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Maina wa Kinyatti

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A Marxist historian, Kinyatti served six years in prison from 1982-1988 for his criticism of authoritarian president Daniel arap Moi. During his time in prison, he was severely mistreated and spent most time in solitary confinement. He is now in political asylum in the US.