A further new title in this series on East African oral literature, considering East African-Indian genres of oral literature and cultures, which developed as people from India/Asia migrated to East Africa. The authors discuss how these literatures have been a source of creativity and renewal; and how they give expression to the values, perceptions and aspirations of cultures. The book is organised into sections on the socio-cultural background and historical origins of the literatures; patterns of migration and settlement in East Africa; styles in Indian literature as preserved in East Africa, common symbols, images and figures of speech; the role of the artist in literary production; and performance of oral literature. The authors further provide and discuss narratives from many genres: e.g. myths, legends, animal tales, moral stories; tales of wisdom and wit; riddles, proverbs and songs. Many passages appear in the original languages, transcribed from primary sources - in particular Gujerati; also Sindhi, Punjabi, Cutchi, Hindi, Kondani - as well as in English translation.

Oral Literature of the Asians in East Africa

Literature & Fiction

Mubina Hassanali Kirmani

Sanaullah Kirmani

History & Criticism

East African Educ. Publ.

This is the sixth title in a series of titles focussing on the oral literary tradition of various East African ethnic groups - the Maasai, the Embu and the Mbeere amongst others - published by EAEP. Okumba Miruka, particularly known for his contribution to oral literature in Kenya, sets out to contexualise his subject by first explaining about the Luo people and culture - from migratory patterns and economic activity to the concept of divinity, death, warfare and Luo cuisine and eating culture. He then approaches the oral literature of the Luo through the genres of riddles, proverbs, poetry and narratives. For each genre, he offers a general introduction, notes on style, convention, performance and social function, and a wide range of samples, or 'primary texts' with commentaries.

Oral Literature of the Luo (Vitabu Vya Sayari Series, 8) (English and Luo Edition)

Miruka, Okumba

Wangu wa Makeri was born in the second half of the nineteenth century into traditional Gikuyu society. She underwent customary rites and married. In 1901, she was appointed the 'headman' of Weithaga Location, the first and only female headman of the entire colonial period. The author outlines her character and background, and the kind of leadership Wangu showed her community; and discusses to what extent the stereotypical portrayals of her as a leader - as a whore or personification of evil - are true. The study also assesses the significance in her fall from power of the conflict between traditional society and the colonial political framework within which Wangu worked, as against her own role in her downfall.

Wangu wa Makeri (Makers of Kenya's History)

History

Wanyoike, Mary W

Africa

In 1996, only five African countries had internet connectivity. In 2001, all the countries on the continent had connectivity, and in the early part of the twenty- first century, Africa has experienced the fastest rate in growth of internet usage in the world. Yet this is only part of the story. To date, Africa remains the least connected continent in the world, and registers some of the greatest disparities and inequalities in access to ICTs. The digital divide is still very much a reality. The contributors to this volume provide invaluable information on the development and use of ICTs in Kenya and East Africa. Specifically, they raise questions about ICT policy and implementation, the respective roles of the public and private sectors, and the application of ICTs in government, education and various industries. Based on empirical research, the authors demonstrate the considerable progress that has been made in the region to promote ICT initiatives and projects as part of the wider development agenda. They also explore the many challenges the next stage of ICT development is encountering, defined as infrastructural, technical, regulatory, distributional, social, cultural and economic. Finally, the contributors consider the development of ICTs in wider continental and global contexts. They examine the complex intersections, interactions and sometime contradictions between ICTs in Africa, the information society, knowledge economies, education, literacy and enlightenment, socio-economic development, culture, language and globalisation. This is a co-publication with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in Canada

At the Crossroads: Ict Policy Making in East Africa

Business & Money

Economics

One of Kenya's most notable woman novelists, the author here tells a story for young children. A group of neighbourhood children catch a thief and a smuggler, help a street child to return to school, and are on the verge of trouble as they trail a mystery man. The man one day demands to know why they are following him. They are the Black Hand Gang, having fun and adventure.

The Black Hand Gang (Junior Readers)

Children's Books

Macgoye, Marjorie Oludhe

Oludhe Macgoye, Marjorie

Action & Adventure

A sequel to the bestselling The Son of Woman, written in Mangua's now familiar engaging, cynical and humorous style. In this novel, the Son of Woman has come out of jail amd moved to Mombasa to start afresh. He is a fully fledged thirty-something, and a married grown- up. He is unemployed and operating as a blackmarketeer; but in any case, soon expects to find a job as a Member of Parliament. A satirical and fictional portrayal of the African male, living in a world of rapid social change and transition to some kind of modernity. Charles Mangua is a bestselling popular fiction writer in Kenya, who has penned other novels: Kanina and I and A Tail in the Mouth.

Son of Woman in Mombasa

Mangua, Charles

Stuart, Janet

Contemporary

Is polygamy moral? Should the Church marry and bless polygamists? Should Europe and America legalise polygamy? What really is the African's honest opinion of polygamy? David Maillu is a leading African literary writer, and here provocatively discusses these issues. He looks at the relevance of polygamy in the modern society, from historical, ethical, traditional, economic, biblical and psychological standpoints.

Our Kind of Polygamy

Maillu, David G

Three Kenyan academics address educational psychology, as a major aspect of education as such. Using local experiences and contemporary psychology perspectives, the authors introduce the subject within the broad field of psychology. Particular focus is on human growth and development; personality dynamics; the exceptional child; learning; motivation; and psychological measurement and evaluation.

Introduction to Educational Psychology (Sunbird Readers Series, 9, 9)

Ingule, Frank

The eighteen poems deal with the eminent kenyan writers political commitment. She always seeks to infuse her poetic statements with optimism. The poems are addressed trenchantly to such issues as the current ideological crisis in the emergent American-led 'new world order', gender relations, and Africa's destiny in the global village.

My Mother's Poem and Other Songs. Songs and Poems

Mugo, Micere Githae

The inaccessibility of biomedicine to most of Africa's population because of escalating costs has necessitated a search for alternative ways of managing illnesses. Traditional medicine, which has always been practised in the indigenous cultures, is fast filling this therapeutic gap. This book is a collection of essays based on a multidisciplinary approach to traditional medicine in Africa. It has contributions from social scientists, natural resource experts, traditional medical practitioners, educationists, and medical scholars. It attempts to define the problems of traditional medicine in Africa, while also discussing the conceptual foundations of African ethnomedicine and medical pluralism.

Traditional Medicine in Africa (Sparrow Reader Series)

Medical Books

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