Mau Mau Uprising the strategy and tactics they developed in suppressing the Malayan Emergency (1948–60). The Mau Mau Uprising created a rift between the European colonial community in Kenya and the metropole, and also resulted in violent divisions within the Kikuyu community. Suppressing the Mau Mau Uprising in the Kenyan colony cost Britain £55 million. The origin of the term "Mau Mau" is uncertain. According to some members of Mau Mau, they never referred to themselves as such, instead preferring the military title Kenya Land and Freedom Army (KLFA). Some publications, such as Fred Majdalany's "State of Emergency: The Full Story of Mau
Gallery Mau Mau an uprising. In formal, mainstream galleries, artists have their work taken away from them (and the viewer) -- displays are clinical and prices exorbitant -- but Mau Mau showcases affordable, underground art at street level. Now, even established dealers can be seen hanging around here. They also want to see what's contemporary, cutting edge and desirable"." Petra Mason "Poetry as art or art as poetry?" An exhibition of poetry manuscripts, Benita Munitz, Cape Times, "Display oozes an African vitality" – Vital Functions – Benita Munitz, Cape Times "Notty Spaces", Herman Wittenberg, M&G April 24–30, 1998 "Nailed to the Kras", Chris