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Originally published by KBC County NewsJune 7, 2026
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National Heroes Council to develop Shakahola heritage site honouring Mekatilili wa Menza
The National Heroes Council will spearhead the construction of a historic heritage site at the Shakahola grounds in memory of Mekatilili Wa Menza, a Kenyan independence activist who led the Giriama people against the colonial administration of Kenya between 1912 and 1915. The ini..
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The National Heroes Council is set to develop a historic heritage site at Shakahola grounds to honour Mekatilili wa Menza, a key Kenyan independence activist.
- The initiative includes the construction of a heritage site and a statue of Mekatilili wa Menza at Shakahola grounds.
- Key organizations involved are the National Heroes Council and the Kilifi County government.
- The site, where Mekatilili wa Menza famously slapped a British colonial officer, will also serve as a tourist attraction, despite the area's recent association with tragedy.
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