The government has located a burial site where the body of the iconic Mau Mau fighter Dedan Kimathi Wachiuri was buried at, the daughter of the Field Marshall Evelyne Wanjugu Kimathi has confirmed.
The Dedan Kimathi Foundation on Friday said the grave had been located at the Kamiti Maximum Prison, Nairobi.
Wanjugu who is also the foundation's CEO said the news is not only a relief to the family but also to the larger freedom struggle heroes fraternity.
Wanjugu said they are now waiting for orders from the Chief Justice David Maraga on excavation and exhumation of his remains before arranging for a decent send-off.
Dedan died in February 1957 at the age of 37 after being convicted and executed for murder and terrorism by the British colonial government.
Dedan was a rebel leader against the colonial government, which identified him as a terrorist alongside other Kenyans who opposed the system.
The government recognised him as a hero in 2007 during Jamhuri Day. His bronze statue on Kimathi street was unveiled to recognise his effort towards independence.
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