A Struggle of sixty-two days

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Set against the backdrop of 1930s Kenya, this narrative details the pivotal strike initiated by the Labour Trade Union aimed at securing an eight-hour workday and wage increases. Following strategic planning and widespread mobilization, including picketing and community meetings, the workers united for a complete strike on April 1, 1937. Their efforts culminated in negotiations that resulted in significant victories, including a wage increase and reinstatement of workers, marking a transformative moment in labor rights and worker solidarity.