KASU and KADU: Political Movements in Kenya's Journey to IndependenceThe Kenya African Study Union (KASU) and the Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) were political organizations in Kenya during the period leading up to independence. KASU and KADU played significant roles in the political landscape of Kenya during that time. KASU was founded in 1944 and had members such as Jomo Kenyatta, Bildad Kaggia, Achieng' Oneko, and Paul Ngei. KASU aimed to advocate for the rights and welfare of the African population in Kenya and fought against colonial rule. It played a crucial role in shaping the nationalist movement and laying the foundation for the eventual independence of Kenya. On the other hand, KADU was established in 1960 as a political party that sought to represent the interests of the non-Kikuyu ethnic groups in Kenya. Some prominent members of KADU included Ronald Ngala, Daniel arap Moi, Masinde Muliro, and Argwings Kodhek. KADU believed in a decentralized government structure and advocated for regional autonomy within a united Kenya. It served as a counterbalance to the dominant Kenya African National Union (KANU) party, primarily led by Jomo Kenyatta. Both KASU and KADU played significant roles in shaping the political landscape during Kenya's struggle for independence. While KASU fought against colonial rule and advocated for African rights, KADU provided a platform for ethnic representation and regional autonomy. Their efforts, along with other political movements, eventually led to Kenya gaining its independence from British colonial rule in 1963. It is important to note that the political landscape has evolved since then, and KASU and KADU are no longer active political organizations in Kenya.
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