Kikuyu

Swahili is a language with simple structure and is none-motional which makes communication difficult. Additionally many tribes spoke Bantu including the Kikuyu, Luhya, and Kamba. The Kikuyu are farmers that are the most economically active, the Luhya are the second most economically active and cultivated the highlands of Western Kenya. Other languages that are spoken in Kenya include Dholuo by the Luo, Nandi by the Kalenjin…

“Home is where the heart is” a known motto said by many but can have different meanings. Home is symbolized as the one safe haven many people turn back to and have the most affection for. In the poems “Africa” by Maya Angelou and “A Far Cry from Africa” by Derek Walcott both show significant importance of how their home is for them. In both poems Africa is the main theme based in each of the author’s viewpoints Africa is expressed in its actions instead of a being harmonious and a place to…

When we talk about “family” in todays, society, different types of families come to mind. They can be, a nuclear family, an extended family, a single family, foster family or an adoptive family. According to the Oxford University Press, “family” is defined as a group consisting of two parents and their children, living together as a unit. In actuality there are five types of families. Although families vary in appearance, their common purpose is to provide a loving, caring and constructive…

This book offers an explanation of Edward Said 's evaluation of contemporary society by stressing the religious/secular division. Hart argues that this division is equally factual and metaphorical: It addresses spiritual and worldly customs, but also allegories that broaden the connotation and position of faith and secularism in an undetermined manner. Incorporating reviews and critiques of Said will help me present a rounded, unbiased view of his work within my dissertation. In this article,…

countries of focus is Kenya, because it has the highest rate of female circumcision in the world. This practice is widely condemned as a gross violation of human rights, but it is deeply entrenched in the cultural and religious history of the country’s Kikuyu majority. Somalia also engages in FGM – it is estimated that 95% of Somalian girls undergo the process before their eleventh birthdays. This is clearly an endemic, culturally-entrenched issue, one that cannot be solved by interventionist,…

In the short story “The Return,” the detainees feel guilty about leaving their wives and babies back at their village, as well as heartbroken for being separated, but although separated, the detainees still love their families like they would if they were together. One detainee reveals “‘I left her expecting a baby. I have no idea what has happened to her’” (Thiong’o 137). This man left his love to bear and deliver a child by herself, and he feels guilty for subjecting her to the labor pains and…

The case of The Prosecutor v. Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is a case that had been tried on the issue of crimes against humanity regarding to the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya under article 7 of Rome Statutes. The case was started when President Mwai Kibaki was being re-elected as president and led to series of protest, fight and demonstration. This is because it was likely that the opposite side candidate will win the election, but as President Mwai Kibaki used inhuman way to win the…

Overall, colonialism in Kenya was negative. There was an unfair education system and forced government laws along with treatment. However, there were some positive aspects, like the choice to keep the native religion or convert. The colonization of Kenya happened in the context of the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution started in the 1700’s. It was a transition into a new manufacturing process. During this period of time many benefits started emerging. Goods like cars were being…

Since the late 19th century and 20th century, Anthropology has become a growing human science. It is the understanding of human experiences and social evolution that captivate the students of this science. As the field of Anthropology becomes increasingly studied, the tactics and methods of studying groups of people have changed to truly captivate their cultures. During the early 20th century, anthropologist Franz Boas created the term cultural relativity which was defined as, every culture and…

The theme of violence is present within both writings, but it appears in a different manner for the two novels. A Tale of Two Cities and Walking Home, are similar novels which incorporate the theme of violence. Charles Dickens combines the impact of violence and the threat of violence throughout A Tale of Two Cities. Eric Walters also embodies the similar situations in the novel Walking Home. Although violence is found in both novels, the impact and outcome is different in each situation within…