King Charles is expected to address the difficult history between the United Kingdom and Kenya during his visit to the African country.
Nairobi, Kenya — King Charles III
The monarch is currently in Kenya for their inaugural visit to a Commonwealth country. They will acknowledge the difficult parts of the countries’ intertwined past while emphasizing their dedication to an organization that has played a significant role in Britain’s international influence since World War II.
The four-day trip is brimming with symbolic meaning. The mother of Charles, who has passed away,Queen Elizabeth II
She discovered that she was now the U.K. monarch
In 1952, while exploring a wildlife sanctuary in a country in East Africa that was under British rule at the time,
The monarchs, King Charles and Queen Camilla, arrived in Nairobi on Monday evening and were greeted with a formal reception on Tuesday by Kenyan President William Ruto at State House. Afterwards, Charles planted a young African fern tree on the lawn.
The monarch and their partner also made a trip to Uhuru Gardens, where they paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. “Uhuru” means freedom in Swahili. After laying wreaths, the king and Ruto went on to the location where Kenya declared its independence in 1963.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II brings renewed scrutiny to the monarchy’s history of colonialism and involvement in the slave trade at 05:10.
The colonial government turned to killing and imprisonment without a fair trial in their attempts to suppress the rebellion. Many Kenyans reported being physically abused and sexually violated by members of the governing body.
The British High Commission announced that Charles will be meeting with veterans and endorsing the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s efforts to appropriately honor Kenyan and African individuals who aided British efforts during the World Wars.
According to Salim David Nganga, a 64-year-old resident of Jevanjee Gardens in Nairobi, the king should issue an apology to the people of Kenya before anything else, as this is where colonial statues were toppled in 2020.
He stated that the king should not have been permitted to enter this nation, given the negative track record of British colonizers.
The release of Prince Harry’s book sparks renewed discussion about the monarchy’s involvement in the slave trade at 03:53.
The arrival of the king sparked renewed conflicts over land in certain areas of Kenya.
Joel Kimutai Kimetto, 74 years old, stated that his ancestors were forcibly removed from their native land by the British.
“What is most painful is that years after the brutalities and the stealing of our land, British companies are still in possession of our ancestral homes, earning millions from their comfortable headquarters in the U.K., while our people remain squatters,” he told the AP in a phone interview. “We ask President William Ruto and our leaders to use this golden opportunity to address our plight with the king.”
A scheduled demonstration and media event organized by individuals affected by a blaze at a conservation area in central Kenya, believed to have been caused by British military trainees, was called off prior to the arrival of the monarch.
The monarch also intends to tour Nairobi National Park and have a meeting with environmental advocate Wanjira Mathai, who is the offspring of the late Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai. This showcases his dedication to preserving the environment.
The monarchy has a strong connection to Africa. On her 21st birthday in 1947, the soon-to-be queen promised to serve Britain and the Commonwealth for life in a speech given from South Africa. Following this, five years later while visiting Aberdare National Park in Kenya, she and her late husband Prince Philip received the news of her father’s death, making her the new queen.
More
Source: cbsnews.com