Mekatilili walked 600km from exile — the ultimate act of defiance

The fact that Mekatilili escaped from exile in Kisii and walked over 600 kilometers back to Kilifi to continue the resistance is one of the most extraordinary acts of defiance in Kenyan history. As a woman in her 50s at the time, this journey through unfamiliar territory was incredibly dangerous. This story deserves more recognition nationally. She should be a household name across all of Kenya, not just among the Mijikenda. What can we do to elevate her story?