University:
Boston University
Course:
MET HI 215 | Special Topics in History
Academic year:

2024
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Author:

Hanusia3lug

The Mau Mau Warrior Oath I swear before God and before the people who are here that I have today become a soldier of Gikuyu and Mumbi and I will from now onwards fight the real fight for the land and freedom of our country till we get it or till my last drop of blood. Today I have set my first step (stepping over a line of a goat’s small intestine) as a warrior and I will never retreat. And if I ever retreat May this soil and all its products be a curse upon me! If ever I am called to accompany a raid or bring in the head of an enemy, I shall obey and never give lame excuses. … I will never spy or inform on my people, and if ever sent to spy on our enemies I will always report the truth. … I will never reveal a raid or crime committed to any person who has not taken the Ngero Oath (Oath of Violence or crime) and will steal firearms wherever possible. … I will never leave a member in difficulty without trying to help him. … I will obey the orders of my leaders at all times without any argument or complaint and will never fail to give them any money or goods taken in a raid and will never hide any pillages or take them for myself. … I will never sell land to any white man. And if I sell: May this soil and all its products be a curse upon me!