Born- 1908
Assassinated-1957
In the Kimeru language, “Ruku”, means “a piece of hard, dry wood”. Ruku was born in Katheri sub-location, Upper Abothuguchi, Imenti Central, Meru County, in 1908.
His real name was M’Ikiara wa Nyonta. Ruku’s father, Nyonta, was a wealthy livestock owner both in...