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π°πͺ Taita Hills Association (1939) | Kenya’s Colonial Resistance
π Formed: 22nd June 1939
π― Modeled After: KCA (Kikuyu Central Association) & UMA (Ukamba Members Association)
π― Objectives
- βοΈ Achieve equal political status with whites and Asians
- π Advance the Taita community
- π Protest the destocking policy (European settlers occupied fertile lands)
- π‘ Oppose relocation of Wada Wida people to Samburu
- βοΈ Fight against kipande system and forced labor
π₯ Founding Leaders
Pioneer: Daniel Mapinga (young catechist, died 1937)
1939 Leadership: Woresho Kolandi Mengo, Jimmy Mwambichi, Paul Chumbo (with KCA support)
π Achievements
β
Stopped Wada Wida relocation plan
π Ended destocking policy
πΊοΈ Revised Taita reserve boundaries
β οΈ Challenges Faced
- π₯ Lacked prominent Taita personalities
- π€ Limited support from Wataveta & Wagisiga communities
- π« Banned in May 1940 (with other associations)
- π΄ Leader Mwambichi arrested and deported
π Features of Pre-1939 Kenyan Political Associations
- π Ethnic-based (lacked national outlook)
- π€ Asian support
- π Mission-educated leaders
- βοΈ Formed in response to socio-economic/land issues
- β Focused on ending exploitation (not yet demanding independence)
β¨ Overall Achievements of Early Parties
π Political education through rallies
π£οΈ Communicated African grievances
π Preserved African cultures
ποΈ Political awakening
π Stopped some land alienation
π Internationalized Kenyan issues
1937 – Daniel Mapinga dies
1939 – THA officially formed
1940 – THA banned
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π Taita Hills Association CBC Assessment
Test your understanding of the Taita Hills Association (1939) with this 10-question quiz aligned with CBC criteria:
- π Knowledge (30%): Recall of historical facts
- π οΈ Skills (30%): Analysis and interpretation
- π Attitude (20%): Appreciation of historical struggles
- β€οΈ Values (20%): Understanding of social justice
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