How the British were forced to reveal secret files on torture of Kenyan resistance fighters

One wonders what forced the British to [be taxed to build a monument in bronze](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-34231890) to the [eminently deserving Mau Mau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lari_massacre), yet decide [the philanthropic Colston was no good](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/08/edward-colston-statue-history-slave-trader-bristol-protest); the Kenyans are, conversely, quite content to [erect statues rather than topple them](https://www.reuters.com/article/world/us/kenya-unveils-monument-to-mau-mau-leader-idUSL18116126/).

Now, of course, if I suggested we need a bit of Mau Mau action round these parts, I’d be in big trouble (indeed, what would become of a cheerful English commentator living in Kenya who said that Kimathi’s statue being pulled down was ‘poetic history’ after the fact?). So you have to admit it’s all a bit strange.

Maybe old Edward C. should have done a bit less commerce and a bit more chopping? Sir Keir will soon outlaw the sale of pangas, though, so there’s that. Dare I say – get yours while you still can.