16. 8 . 61 GATUNDU HOME JOMO KENYATTA RELEASED AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF DETENTION JOMO KENYATTTA, who was detained for eight years for his connection with Mau Mau terrorist activities, flew to Nairobi on Monday where he was greeted by an ethusiastic crowd of more than 3,000. PHOTO SHOW: KENYATTA waves at the crowd which greeted him at his arrival at Nairobi Monday.