During his state visit to Kenya, King Charles addressed the "abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence committed against Kenyans" during their struggle for independence and acknowledged the wrongdoings of Britain's colonial era.
However, he did not issue a formal apology, as that decision would need to be made by government ministers. Kenya's President William Ruto praised the King's courage in addressing these "uncomfortable truths" and highlighted that colonial rule had been "brutal and atrocious to African people."
The King's speech was a significant recognition of the wrongs committed during colonialism, especially regarding the suppression of the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya in the 1950s.
While there had been speculation about a royal apology, it did not materialize on this trip. Instead, the King emphasized the importance of addressing history with honesty and openness to strengthen the friendship between Britain and Kenya.