What kind of transition to African majority rule did Jomo Kenyatta support?

Jomo Kenyatta advocated for a peaceful transition to African majority rule in Kenya. As a leader of the Kenya African Union, he sought to achieve independence through political negotiation rather than violence.12

Kenyatta consistently distanced himself from the Mau Mau rebellion, which employed a violent approach to challenge European settler dominance and land ownership. Despite being imprisoned by the British on allegations of directing the movement—charges he denied—Kenyatta remained committed to constitutional processes. Following his release, he successfully negotiated the terms of Kenya's independence at the London Conference in 1962.312

Throughout this transition, Kenyatta maintained a pragmatic stance regarding the European presence in the country, promising that Europeans would be welcome to remain in Kenya provided they integrated as ordinary citizens.3