[Courtesy]The carriage, drawn by a thoroughbred horse, signifies power and tells the story of a century gone by. At the time Kenya had not been conceived as a country and was being governed as a protectorate by the Imperial British. Saddler was then president of the parchment known as East African Protectorate when this picture was taken in March 1906. His heroic exploits inspired generations half a century later, leading to the liberation of the country for British rule. Despite Koitalel’s killing under Saddler’s administration, he was perceived as a weakling by the settlers.

Source: Standard Digital May 10, 2021 05:01 UTC