The "Kapenguria Six" refers to a group of six Kenyan leaders who were arrested in 1952 during the state of emergency declared by the British colonial government. They were accused of being involved in the Mau Mau uprising, a movement seeking independence from British rule. The six leaders included prominent figures such as Jomo Kenyatta, who later became Kenya's first president. The trial of the Kapenguria Six took place in 1953 and attracted significant attention both locally and internationally. Despite the lack of substantial evidence against them, they were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. Their struggle became a symbol of the fight for independence in Kenya, ultimately contributing to the country's liberation in 1963.