October 1959 - Government Cracks Down - NPCP Members

October 1959 - Government Cracks Down - NPCP Members on the final day of their trial for not carrying identity documents. One of the main organisations to emerge during this time was the Nairobi People's Convention Party under the leadership of Tom Mboya. It took up the call for the release of Kenyatta, following the lead given by Oginga Odinga in 1958. Party members were continually harassed by the authorities, and in 1959 the government crushed the party in a major sweep against its leaders. (Photograph by Drum Photographer BAHA)

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