Kenya

Author : Charles Hornsby
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1102 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780755627745

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Kenya by Charles Hornsby Pdf

Since independence from Great Britain in 1963, Kenya has survived five decades as a functioning nation-state, holding regular elections; its borders and political system intact and avoiding open war with its neighbours and military rule internally. It has been a favoured site for Western aid, trade, investment and tourism and has remained a close security partner for Western governments. However, Kenya's successive governments have failed to achieve adequate living conditions for most of its citizens; violence, corruption and tribalism have been ever-present, and its politics have failed to transcend its history. The decisions of the early years of independence and the acts of its leaders in the decades since have changed the country's path in unpredictable ways, but key themes of conflicts remain: over land, money, power, economic policy, national autonomy and the distribution of resources between classes and communities.While the country's political institutions have remained stable, the nation has changed, its population increasing nearly five-fold in five decades. But the economic and political elite's struggle for state resources and the exploitation of ethnicity for political purposes still threaten the country's existence. Today, Kenyans are arguing over many of the issues that divided them 50 years ago. The new constitution promulgated in 2010 provides an opportunity for national renewal, but it must confront a heavy legacy of history. This book reveals that history.

Author : Danson Mutinda,Eric Walters
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781459823631

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Hockey Night in Kenya by Danson Mutinda,Eric Walters Pdf

★ “This simple story of discovery, sport, and friendship is filled with likable characters and innocently joyful moments...Delightful.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Kenyan orphans, Kitoo and Nigosi, spend their days studying, playing soccer, helping their elders with chores around the orphanage and reading from the limited selection of books in their library. When the librarian gives Kitoo a copy of Sports Around the World he becomes fascinated by an image of the Canadian national men's ice hockey team. Then one day the fates align and Kitoo finds a pair of beat up old roller blades, he teaches himself to skate and dreams of one day playing hockey like the men in his book. But you can’t play ice hockey in Kenya, can you?

Author : Joseph Bindloss,Tom Parkinson,Matt Fletcher,Hugh Finlay,Geoff Crowther
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Description and travel
ISBN : 1864503033

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Kenya by Joseph Bindloss,Tom Parkinson,Matt Fletcher,Hugh Finlay,Geoff Crowther Pdf

With some of the world's best wildlife viewing, most intriguing tribes and striking scenery, Kenya will take your breath away. Let this guide lead you on the trip of a lifetime. * Spotting the wild and furry: 16-page colour wildlife guide * The last word on politics, history and culture, including a Swahili language chapter * Camel, balloon, trek or 4WD? An invaluable chapter devoted to safaris will help you choose * Camp under the stars or lap up the luxury - all the accommodation options you could hope for * Over 60 detailed maps, including a colour country map

Author : Ambreena Manji
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847012555

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The Struggle for Land and Justice in Kenya by Ambreena Manji Pdf

Finalist for the African Studies Association's 2021 Best Book Prize. Explores the limits of law in changing unequal land relations in Kenya.

Author : Sana Aiyar
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674425927

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Indians in Kenya by Sana Aiyar Pdf

Sana Aiyar chronicles the strategies by which Indians sought a political voice in Kenya, from the beginning of colonial rule to independence. She examines how the strands of Indians’ diasporic identity influenced Kenya’s leadership—from partnering with Europeans to colonize East Africa, to collaborating with Africans to battle racial inequality.

Author : Jean Hartley
Publisher : Struik
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Kenya
ISBN : 1845371518

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This is Kenya by Jean Hartley Pdf

This title takes the reader on a journey of discovery through a land of great diversity and natural beauty. The text is broad in scope yet reveals fascinating detail about this enigmatic land. The photographs provide an exciting and diverse overview of the country, its people and its wildlife, crating a compelling visual essay. These are complemented by detailed introductory text that establishes historical perspective, and offers insight into a country that has proved itself capable of maintaining peace and stability since its move to independence.

Author : Bitange Ndemo,Tim Weiss
Publisher : Springer
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137578785

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Digital Kenya by Bitange Ndemo,Tim Weiss Pdf

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. Presenting rigorous and original research, this volume offers key insights into the historical, cultural, social, economic and political forces at play in the creation of world-class ICT innovations in Kenya. Following the arrival of fiber-optic cables in 2009, Digital Kenya examines why the initial entrepreneurial spirit and digital revolution has begun to falter despite support from motivated entrepreneurs, international investors, policy experts and others. Written by engaged scholars and professionals in the field, the book offers 15 eye-opening chapters and 14 one-on-one conversations with entrepreneurs and investors to ask why establishing ICT start-ups on a continental and global scale remains a challenge on the “Silicon Savannah”. The authors present evidence-based recommendations to help Kenya to continue producing globally impactful ICT innovations that improve the lives of those still waiting on the side-lines, and to inspire other nations to do the same.

Author : Joy Adamson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:631278447

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The peoples of Kenya by Joy Adamson Pdf

Author : Claire A. Nivola
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UOM:49015003326502

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Planting the Trees of Kenya by Claire A. Nivola Pdf

Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the Green Belt Movement, grew up in the highlands of Kenya, where fig trees cloaked the hills, fish filled the streams, and the people tended their bountiful gardens. But over many years, as more and more land was cleared, Kenya was transformed. When Wangari returned home from college in America, she found the village gardens dry, the people malnourished, and the trees gone. How could she alone bring back the trees and restore the gardens and the people? Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature, says: "Wangari Maathai's epic story has never been told better—everyone who reads this book will want to plant a tree!" With glowing watercolor illustrations and lyrical prose, Claire Nivola tells the remarkable story of one woman's effort to change the fate of her land by teaching many to care for it. An author's note provides further information about Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement. In keeping with the theme of the story, the book is printed on recycled paper.

Author : Anne-Marie Deisser,Mugwima Njuguna
Publisher : UCL Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781910634820

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Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Kenya by Anne-Marie Deisser,Mugwima Njuguna Pdf

In Kenya, cultural and natural heritage has a particular value. Its pre-historic heritage not only tells the story of man's origin and evolution but has also contributed to the understanding of the earth's history: fossils and artefacts spanning over 27 million years have been discovered and conserved by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK). Alongside this, the steady rise in the market value of African art has also affected Kenya. Demand for African tribal art has surpassed that for antiquities of Roman, Byzantine, and Egyptian origin, and in African countries currently experiencing conflicts, this activity invariably attracts looters, traffickers and criminal networks. This book brings together essays by heritage experts from different backgrounds, including conservation, heritage management, museum studies, archaeology, environment and social sciences, architecture and landscape, geography, philosophy and economics to explore three key themes: the underlying ethics, practices and legal issues of heritage conservation; the exploration of architectural and urban heritage of Nairobi; and the natural heritage, landscapes and sacred sites in relation to local Kenyan communities and tourism. It thus provides an overview of conservation practices in Kenya from 2000 to 2015 and highlights the role of natural and cultural heritage as a key factor of social-economic development, and as a potential instrument for conflict resolution

Author : M. M. Kaye
Publisher : Orion
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781471900389

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Death in Kenya by M. M. Kaye Pdf

The Mau Mau terrorist uprising is now over, but when Victoria joins her family on their beautiful Rift Valley estate, the horrors continue. What began as the malicious persecution of a poltergeist has ended in brutal murder. In the small community passions run deep - but deeper still is the mind of a ruthless killer ...

Author : Stephanie Diepeveen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781108843669

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Searching for a New Kenya by Stephanie Diepeveen Pdf

Examining online and in-person public discussion in Kenya, this book sheds fresh light on the role of public discussion and social media in politics.

Author : Dale A. Zimmerman,David J. Pearson,Donald A. Turner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1627 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472981028

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Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania by Dale A. Zimmerman,David J. Pearson,Donald A. Turner Pdf

This field guide is an abridged edition of the very successful Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania written by the same authors. This book combines the format and detailed treatment of the larger version with the convenience of a field guide. It covers all 1089 bird species known from the region, including vagrants. All the species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of these countries.

Author : Alice Wambui Macharia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781000348521

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Rights of the Child, Mothers and Sentencing by Alice Wambui Macharia Pdf

This book draws international attention to the autonomy of the child accompanying incarcerated mothers, and those they leave behind in the community, despite being dependent on the convicted caregiver. Adopting a child rights perspective, the study explores how courts could go about sentencing mothers of young children for the commission of criminal offences, whilst protecting the rights of the child as envisaged under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Drawing on the author’s experience as a sentencer in the Kenyan court and with reference to domestic, regional and international law, the book argues that children’s rights are presently left in abeyance when their mothers are sentenced to imprisonment, and that greater efforts should be made to recognize and give effect to the child’s existence as an autonomous equal holder of human rights, despite being dependent on the convicted caregiver. It explores the application of precedence as well as the court’s discretion in view of the dependent child, and concludes that policy reform in this respect calls for change in attitude and approach on women and children’s issues. Observing that internationally, most women imprisoned with their children fall beneath the custodial threshold set by law, the research examines how current sentencing practices could be reformed, and suggests harnessing the Power of Mercy Committee, the Sentencing Guidelines and progressive practices from developed countries in protecting the child’s rights by imposing non-custodial sentences for the offending mothers. It is concluded that in all jurisdictions, strict accountability for the dependent child should be situated with the judiciary, and that the same should be pronounced as a mandatory legal requirement. The book will be a valuable resource for academic, researchers and policy-makers working in the area of international children’s rights law and criminal law.

Author : Jomo Kenyatta
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1978-12-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789966566102

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Facing Mount Kenya by Jomo Kenyatta Pdf

Facing Mount Kenya, first published in 1938, is a monograph on the life and customs of the Gikuyu people of central Kenya prior to their contact with Europeans. It is unique in anthropological literature for it gives an account of the social institutions and religious rites of an African people, permeated by the emotions that give to customs and observances their meaning. It is characterised by both insight and a tinge of romanticism. The author, proud of his African blood and ways of thought, takes the reader through a thorough and clear picture of Gikuyu life and customs, painting an almost utopian picture of their social norms and the sophisticated codes by which all aspects of the society were governed. This book is one of a kind, capturing and documenting traditions fast disappearing. It is therefore a must-read for all who want to learn about African culture.