February 1965 - What Future For East Africa's Asians?
February 1965 - What Future For East Africa's Asians? - Anti-Asian sentiment surfaced after independence with Africans accusing Asians of being unwilling to integrate. Although the new government set out to pacify Whites, its attitude towards Kenya's Asian Community was less conciliatory. Indeed, the Asians had much cause for discomfort in the early years. The Asians in East Africa are a very frightened people. Almost all of the 352, 000 - strong East African community has felt a growing sense of insecurity. At a memorable luncheon speech to the Young Ismaelis, Tom Mboya delivered his thunderbolt. His words were moderate, but as one Asian put it, they came from a man we always thought our friend'. (Photograph by Drum Photographer BAHA)
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