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Looking at Ushairi today, we observe a new type of poetic writing. In its content and formal aspects, this new ushairi differs markedly from the traditionally established character of the genre. It is this evolution that we have explored in this book. Ushairi-Huru is contemporary in that it is intended for a reading East Africa audience. The traditionalists have rejected it as non-ushairi and a controversy has arisen as to the definition of Ushairi. This body of poetic expression is yet to receive adequate academic critical attention. Because of its social-historical context,...

This book examines women-specific ritual songs in the Kiswahili language as sang in Western Kenya. Through a reading of songs by women in their rituals, the discussion investigates the dualism between men and women in the said communities.Through analysis of the women‟s poetic creations (Nyimbo za Kike) we understand how the people harmonize the male/female distinction into a social whole. The present study draws attention to the central fact that Uswahili practicing men and women live in one world, no matter how much it appears separated into two domains from an outsider‟s point...

This book is a product from a research project of the Organization for Social Science Research in East and Southern Africa (OSSREA). The research project set out to look at who the women artists of East Africa region are, what they create or write about, and how they communicate their ideas creatively. Literature as a discipline reflects what happens in reality. Literature can also be prophetic. This project addressed itself to women literary artists in this sub-region who are studied at University level. We articulate views on thirteen (13) women authors of literary works and a total of...

The observation of rituals at every stage of human life is the key religious focus among the Abanyole of Western kenya. It is the central proof for their unity in electing leaders and maintaining ethical values. This study outlines background views practised and observed in variuous rituals performed by the Abanyole thus contributing to the sources for the study of African RelIgion. Currently I am a lecturer of Religious Studies at Moi University, Narok Campus in kenya. Besides, I also teach Ethics of Education in the same institution. I have taught Religious Studies in various high schools...