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Native War Memorial, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
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Native War Memorial, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Native War Memorial, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, erected soon after WW1, on what is now Kenyatta Avenue (formerly Delamere Avenue, formerly Sixth Avenue). Date: circa 1930s
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This evocative photograph captures the Native War Memorial, a poignant tribute to the indigenous soldiers who served and sacrificed during World War I, located on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Erected in the 1930s, this memorial stands as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the African soldiers who fought under British command. Originally situated on Delamere Avenue, now known as Sixth Avenue, the memorial was later renamed Kenyatta Avenue in honor of the first president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta. The memorial features a series of statues of African soldiers standing at attention, their determined expressions etched with the weight of history. The statues are situated on a grand plinth, with a large central statue of a soldier holding aloft a flag, symbolizing victory and sacrifice. The memorial is surrounded by lush greenery, with trees providing a stark contrast to the stone and metal structures. The photograph, taken in the 1930s, captures the memorial in its prime, with the statues looking out over the bustling streets of Nairobi. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the city was still a colonial outpost, and the contributions of African soldiers were just beginning to be recognized. The Native War Memorial remains an important historical landmark in Nairobi, a reminder of the sacrifices made by the indigenous population during times of war and the complex history of colonialism in Africa.
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