Jomo Kenyatta, a leader of the independence movement in Kenya, the country’s Prime Minister in 1963, and its first President in 1964, gave the following speech at a Kenya African Union Meeting in Nyeri, Kenya on July 26, 1952. The Kenya African Union was the political party led by Kenyatta, and it was in power in the country from 40 years after independence. ...If we unite now, each and every one of us, and each tribe to another, we will cause the implementation in this country of that which the European calls democracy. True democracy has no colour distinction. It does not choose between black and white. We are here in this tremendous gathering under the K.A.U. [Kenya African Union] flag to find which road leads us from darkness into democracy. In order to find it we Africans must first achieve the right to elect our own representatives. That is surely the first principle of democracy. We are the only race in Kenya which does not elect its own representatives in the Legislature and we are going to set about to rectify this situation. We feel we are dominated by a handful of others who refuse to be just. God said this is our land. Land in which we are to flourish as a people. We are not worried that other races are here with us in our country, but we insist that we are the leaders here, and what we want we insist we get. We want our cattle to get fat on our land so that our children grow up in prosperity; we do not want that fat removed to feed others. He who has ears should now hear that K.A.U. claims this land as its own gift from God and I wish those who are black, white or brown at this meeting to know this. K.A.U. speaks in daylight...We want to prosper as a nation, and as a nation we demand equality, that is equal pay for equal work. Whether it is a chief, headman or labourer he needs in these days increased salary. He needs a salary that compares with a salary of a European who does equal work. We will never get our freedom unless we succeed in this issue. We do not want

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Jomo Kenyatta, a leader of the independence movement in Kenya, the country’s Prime Minister in 1963, and its first President in 1964, gave the following speech at a Kenya African Union Meeting in Nyeri, Kenya on July 26, 1952. The Kenya African Union was the political party led by Kenyatta, and it was in power in the country from 40 years after independence. ...If we unite now, each and every one of us, and each tribe to another, we will cause the implementation in this country of that which the European calls democracy. True democracy has no colour distinction. It does not choose between black and white. We are here in this tremendous gathering under the K.A.U. [Kenya African Union] flag to find which road leads us from darkness into democracy. In order to find it we Africans must first achieve the right to elect our own representatives. That is surely the first principle of democracy. We are the only race in Kenya which does not elect its own representatives in the Legislature and we are going to set about to rectify this situation. We feel we are dominated by a handful of others who refuse to be just. God said this is our land. Land in which we are to flourish as a people. We are not worried that other races are here with us in our country, but we insist that we are the leaders here, and what we want we insist we get. We want our cattle to get fat on our land so that our children grow up in prosperity; we do not want that fat removed to feed others. He who has ears should now hear that K.A.U. claims this land as its own gift from God and I wish those who are black, white or brown at this meeting to know this. K.A.U. speaks in daylight...We want to prosper as a nation, and as a nation we demand equality, that is equal pay for equal work. Whether it is a chief, headman or labourer he needs in these days increased salary. He needs a salary that compares with a salary of a European who does equal work. We will never get our freedom unless we succeed in this issue. We do not want

Serbian nationalist

The creation of a secret organization called Unification or Death, aimed at uniting Serbdom through revolutionary means.

Serbia

1911

Unification would help Serbia by strengthening its national identity, defending against enemies, and supporting other nations fighting for liberation

Nationalism/Right to Self Government

equal pay for equal work tomorrow-we want it right now. Those who profess to be just must realize that this is the foundation of justice. It has never been known in history that a country prospers without equality. We despise bribery and corruption, those two words that the European repeatedly refers to. Bribery and corruption is prevalent in this country, but I am not surprised. As long as a people are held down, corruption is sure to rise and the only answer to this is a policy of equality. If we work together as one, we must succeed. Source: Jomo Kenyatta: The Kenya Africa Union Is Not the Mau Mau, 1952. Answer the questions below based on information you can gather from the source, and your knowledge of social studies. Who (is the speaker, who do they speak for): What (is happening in the source/is the intent of the actions): Where (is this happening): When (is this happening/historical context): Why (does this figure need to say these things, what led up to the circumstances): Possible Enduring Issues: and make the what and why short and simple written like a 8th grader

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Who: Jomo Kenyatta, leader of the Kenya African Union

What: Kenyatta is calling for unity among all tribes in Kenya to achieve democracy and equal rights, particularly in regards to representation in the legislature and equal pay for all workers.

Where: Kenya, specifically at a Kenya African Union Meeting in Nyeri

When: July 26, 1952, during the struggle for independence from colonial rule

Why: Kenyatta is speaking out against oppression, discrimination, and corruption in Kenya and advocating for equality, justice, and prosperity for all Kenyan people.

Possible Enduring Issues: Power & Authority, Conflict, Inequality