Many elderly Kenyans are seeking compensation for torture suffered during the Mau resistance uprising . Kenya has exposed secret files on Britain 's rule of its colonies . The case , which could set a precedent allowing thousands of former British subjects to claim compensation , has thrown new light on the country 's colonial past after a huge cache of secret files relating to British administration in 37 colonies was uncovered . Mau Mau rebellion led to arrest of thousands of Kenyans including Barack Obama 's grandfather .
Many elderly Kenyans are seeking compensation for torture suffered during the Mau resistance uprising . Kenya has exposed secret files on Britain 's rule of its colonies . Mau Mau rebellion led to arrest of thousands of Kenyans including Barack Obama 's grandfather .