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Kenya - Jomo Kenyatta, President of the Kenya African National Union
Kenya - Jomo Kenyatta, President of the Kenya African National Union, held a press conference at the Eccleston Hotel this afternoon after meeting with Reginald Maudling this morning on discussions on the Kenya question. One of the preemen asked Kenyatta " If he had suffered during his seven years in prison". Kenyatta got up and raising his arms said " I invite any person present to come up and try and know me down, " he sadi flexing his muscles. He is 71 years of age - 8th Nov 1961
Western Mail Archive
Topix - Thomson Newspaper Group
United Kingdom
Media ID 21543610
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Caption: In this print from the 1960s, we see Jomo Kenyatta, the President of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), during a press conference held at the Eccleston Hotel. The image captures an iconic moment after his meeting with Reginald Maudling to discuss matters concerning Kenya. As journalists eagerly awaited their turn to question him, one brave individual asked if he had suffered during his seven years in prison. In response, Kenyatta confidently rose from his seat and raised his arms high above his head. With unwavering determination shining through his eyes, he invited anyone present to try and knock him down. This powerful gesture showcased Kenyatta's resilience and strength as a leader who had endured immense hardships for the cause of freedom and justice in Kenya. At 71 years old, he defied age stereotypes by flexing not only his muscles but also demonstrating an unyielding spirit that inspired those around him. The photograph serves as a reminder of Kenyatta's significant role in shaping Kenya's political landscape during its struggle for independence. It immortalizes a moment where gestures spoke louder than words - capturing the essence of a man dedicated to fighting for what he believed in against all odds.
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