VOICED : Kenyans urge UN inquiry into alleged colonial land grab

The transcript discusses the historical expulsion of families from ancestral lands in Kenya by the British, leading to economic disparities as multinational corporations now own the land. Legal experts argue for reparations, and victims seek an apology. Current legal actions are inspired by past successes, such as the UK's apology for the Maumau uprising.

What was the main reason for the displacement of families from Kenya's Western Highlands in the early 1900s?

• To build a new capital city

• To create a national park

• To make room for wildlife conservation

• To establish tea plantations for white settlers

Which company is mentioned as owning a significant portion of the land in Kericho?

• Nestle

• Procter & Gamble

• Coca-Cola

• Unilever

What do the traditional landowners in Kericho demand from the UK government?

• A new trade agreement

• Scholarships for their children

• A formal apology and reparations

• Investment in local infrastructure

What was the outcome of the UK's response to the 1950s Maumau uprising in Kenya?

• The UK offered citizenship to the victims

• The UK increased military presence

• The UK paid reparations and apologized

• The UK ignored the claims

How many victims have filed an official complaint against the UK government at the United Nations?

• 150,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

• 100,000