The British government has no plans to pay Mau Mau veterans or their families and dependents any money. Through its High Commission in Kenya, Britain has dismissed claims that it has released funds to pay Mau Mau descendants in the country.
In a letter addressed to Kiruga Thuku, a Member of the Nyeri County Assembly and signed by British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan on Thursday, the British administration clarified that no payments have been made to the Kenyan government, individuals, or groups since the final settlement in 2013.
According to Wigan, the British Government resolved all claims relating to the Emergency Period in a 2013 agreement, marking the end of compensation payouts.
He stated that any allegations accusing President William Ruto or his administration of withholding such funds are unfounded. "We advise members of the public to refrain from engaging with unauthorised individuals or groups seeking payment for registration or compensation and to report any suspicious activities to the relevant local authorities," the letter read in part.
