Politics and Nationalism in Colonial Kenya

ISBN-13: 9783838317533 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 288 str.

Peter Wafula Wekesa (Twaweza Communications)

Opis

This study focuses on politics and nationalism in Kenya, with special reference to Babukusu of Bungoma District in the period 1894 to 1963. It examines the place of Babukusu in Kenyas politics of decolonisation by demonstrating their contribution to the emergence and development of nationalism. Using an integrated approach, the study examines the growth of political consciousness among the Babukusu in the light of the changes in their material conditions posed by the colonial political economy

O autorze

was born in Kenya. He attended Lumboka primary school before joining Bungoma high School. Upon passing his KCSE secondary exams, he joined Kenyatta University in 1991 and graduated with a B.A Hons degree in 1996, an M.A degree in 2000 and PhD degree in 2007.He is currently a lecturer in the Department of History, Archeology and Political Studies.