The Marehan Expedition 1913-1914

The article examines the Marehan Somali rebellion from 1913 to 1914, and the attempt to pacify the Kenyan colony of Jubaland and bring back the Marehan and other Somali groups under effective colonial control. It explores the problems faced by the colonial government of the East Africa Protectorate and the Colonial Office in dealing with dissident Somali groups that lead to the Marehan Uprising. It also explores Kenya's military actions against Marehan Somalis to end lack of law and order.