Leadership
The leadership guiding the Mau Mau Secretariat’s mission of justice, documentation and remembrance.
Hon. Anastasia Wanjiku Njuguna
Head of the Mau Mau Secretariat
A Champion of Veteran Justice
Hon. Anastasia Wanjiku Njuguna leads the Mau Mau Secretariat as its Head, driving the national campaign for the recognition and compensation of Kenya’s liberation war veterans.
Her most celebrated achievement is the successful lobbying of all 47 County Commissioners to work directly with Mau Mau leaders in their respective counties — an unprecedented breakthrough that moved veteran advocacy from the capital into every corner of Kenya.
Under her leadership the Secretariat has secured official government recognition, built working relationships with the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Culture and Forestry, and established systematic documentation of veteran testimony before this knowledge is lost.
She also represents Kenya’s veterans in international engagements, including African Union and ECOSOCC forums, advancing the case for colonial reparative justice.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading national advocacy for compensation and reparations for Mau Mau freedom fighters
- Coordinating collaboration between veterans and all 47 County Commissioners
- Representing veterans in engagements with national ministries and international partners
- Overseeing documentation of oral histories and verification of veteran records
- Directing legacy preservation, memorial and educational programmes
- Ensuring welfare and healthcare support reaches aging veterans
Leadership Structure
Head of the Secretariat
Hon. Anastasia Wanjiku Njuguna provides overall leadership, government liaison and diplomatic representation.
Documentation Unit
Coordinates oral history collection, archival research and verification of veteran records across the counties.
County Liaison Network
Works with all 47 County Commissioners and local Mau Mau leaders to deliver programmes at the grassroots level.
Advocacy & Legal Affairs
Drives litigation, legislative advocacy and the campaign for comprehensive compensation frameworks.
Veteran Welfare Services
Facilitates healthcare, poverty alleviation and social welfare support for surviving veterans and their families.
Legacy & Education
Develops memorials, curriculum support and public commemoration programmes nationwide.
Learn How the Secretariat Works
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