The Mau Mau Uprising was a rebellion that took place in the 1950s in the British colony of Kenya. It was primarily led by the Mau Mau movement, which consisted mainly of the Kikuyu people. The uprising aimed to end British colonial rule and address land grievances, as many Kikuyu had been displaced from their ancestral lands. The conflict began in 1952 and lasted until 1960, resulting in significant violence and repression. The British government responded with military force, leading to widespread human rights abuses. The uprising ultimately contributed to Kenya's path toward independence, which was achieved in 1963.