👑 Leadership

• President: Joseph Kang’ethe
• Vice-President: Jesse Kariuki
• Secretary: Henry Gichuru
• Treasurer: Job Muchuchu
• Secretary-General: James Beauttah

🎯 Government View

All leaders were considered “extremist politicians” whose activities were closely monitored by colonial authorities.

🏡 Land Rights

• Removal of 1915 Crown Land Ordinance
• Restoration of alienated African land
• Title deeds for African land ownership

🗳️ Political Representation

• African representation in LEGCO
• Appointment of educated Paramount Chief
• Release of Harry Thuku & political prisoners

💼 Economic Reforms

• Abolish kipande system
• Reduce/abolish hut taxes
• Allow African coffee/cash crop farming

🎓 Education & Culture

• Free primary education
• Secondary schools & training facilities
• Respect for circumcision/polygamy
• Laws translated to Gikuyu language

1925

Presented demands to Governor Grigg during Fort Hall visit. Expanded membership to urban centers & Rift Valley squatters.

1927

Relocated headquarters to Nairobi to connect with other elites. Engaged with Hilton Young Commission on East Africa Federation.

1928

Jomo Kenyatta became Secretary-General. Launched Muigwithania newspaper to promote Kikuyu cultural values.

1929

Sent Kenyatta to London to present grievances. Defended female circumcision leading to independent schools/churches.

1931

Assisted Kikuyu elders in preparing evidence for Kenya Land Commission. Internal power struggles emerged (1931-1938).

1940

Banned by colonial government alongside other associations.

📢 Political Awakening

First organized movement to demand African political representation and land rights.

🏛️ Institutional Legacy

Paved way for independent schools/churches and later nationalist movements.

🌍 International Advocacy

Kenyatta’s London mission set precedent for internationalizing Kenyan grievances.