Which one of the following is the main reason why Africans in Kenya started the Mau Mau War? They wanted .

Which one of the following is the main reason why Africans in Kenya started the Mau Mau War? They wanted .

A. African culture to be respected
B. to regain their independence
C. the Kipande system to be abolished
D. African Reserves to be done away with.

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The correct answer is B. to regain their independence

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 31, 2019 at 09:31

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