HC Deb 06 July 1954 vol 529 cc162-3W
Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans have been executed in Kenya since the declaration of the emergency; and on what grounds.

Mr. Lyttelton

Up to 27th June, 469. The offences were:

Murder (including 200 Mau Mau cases) 221
Unlawful possession of arms or ammunition 160
Consorting with terrorists 68
Administering unlawful oaths 12
Acting with intent to further terrorism 6
Procuring supplies for terrorists 2