§ 31. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the Kikuyu Central Association is now being allowed to function as a political body in Kenya; and why its Secretary has recently been arrested.
Mr. Creech JonesThis Association was proscribed in 1940. I understand that its Secretary was sentenced in September to 12 months' imprisonment. I am making inquiries into the matter and will write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. RankinWill my right hon. Friend keep before him the fact that this is one of the most politically advanced tribes in Kenya and that this type of suppression is not a wise way of dealing with them?
Mr. Creech JonesI am not aware of any suppression, but I am awaiting information from the Governor.