On the 25th of October 1969, a somber event unfolded in Kisumu, Kenya, etching a painful chapter into the nation’s history. The Kisumu Massacre, an incident marked by the shooting of innocent civilians, predominantly Luos, by paramilitary police (GSU) and security forces, remains a harrowing reminder of a turbulent period in Kenya’s past. The Mama Grace Onyango Memorial Hall will host the commemoration of this tragic event on its anniversary in 2023. As we prepare to remember and reflect upon the Kisumu Massacre, let us delve into the background and…
Commemorating the Kisumu Massacre: Remembering a Dark Chapter in Kenyan History
