1. They were left behind to take care of children and farms when their husbands went into the forest
2. Boosted the morale of nationalists: Mama Ngina was with Kenyatta during his detention
3. Some acted as spies e.g. for the Mau Mau fighters
4. During the colonial period, Mekatilili wa Menza of the Agiriama led a rebellion against the missionaries
5. Other woman who opposed colonial invasion included Syotune wa Kathuka from Ukambani
6. When Thuku was arrested Mercy Muthoni challenged men to free Thuku
johnmulu answered the question on January 24, 2017 at 14:07
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