
1958 Geita Protests: One of the Sparks That Led to Tanganyika’s Independence
Between 6000 and 10,000 Geita residents marched from Geita to Nyamagana Mwanza, and camped at the Nyamagana ground for five days between July 21, 1958, and July 25, 1958

Between 6000 and 10,000 Geita residents marched from Geita to Nyamagana Mwanza, and camped at the Nyamagana ground for five days between July 21, 1958, and July 25, 1958

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