The State and Nation-Building Processes
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The State and Nation-Building Processes

Remembering the Marginalised and Forgotten Issues and Ac

  1. 238 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The State and Nation-Building Processes

Remembering the Marginalised and Forgotten Issues and Ac

About this book

Kenyas nationalism during the colonial period was marked by two main characteristics that feature in this book. First, the struggle for independence that was mainly characterized by the claim for land that had been taken away by the colonizers. Second was the struggle for autonomy and self-determination, mainly through political resistance. The authors in this book analyse historical trajectories of Kenya's nationalism trends while highlighting the role of political leaders, large as well as small ethnic groups, perennial conflicts, community as well as religious leaders, among others. The discussions demonstrate that quest for a national identity that is inclusive at all levels whether politically, economically, religiously and ethnically has marked Kenya's struggle for nationalism, sometimes leading to violence, especially during election periods, national unity through political coalitions and reconciliation, as well as institutional reforms. In conclusion, the authors demonstrate that while Kenya is gradually advancing towards national cohesion, there are still many challenges yet to be surmounted.

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Yes, you can access The State and Nation-Building Processes by Waiyego Mwangi, Omondi Opongo, Waiyego Mwangi,Omondi Opongo, Waiyego Mwangi, Omondi Opongo, Ephraim Wachira Wahome in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & African History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright page
  4. List of Contributors
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Foreword
  8. Chapter 1 - General Introduction
  9. Chapter 2 - The Nation-State and the Border Question in East Africa: Old Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities
  10. Chapter 3 - The Kenyan Nation and the Historiography of Nationalism
  11. Chapter 4 - Tourism and Liberation Struggles in Kenya:Ensuring Sustainability in the Conservation of Mau Mau Heritage
  12. Chapter 5 - CommĂ©morer Les IndĂ©pendances Et Écrire Le Fait National Au Kenya1, En Afrique
  13. Chapter 6 - Nationalism and the Nation-Building Project in Kenya, 1963-2014: An Appraisal
  14. Chapter 7 - The International Criminal Court and the Nation-Building Project in Kenya
  15. Chapter 8 - The Marginalized, Forgotten and Revived Political Actors in Kenya’s Nation-building
  16. Chapter 9 - The Neglected Terrain in Post-Independence Kenya: Women’s Struggle against Political Marginalisation Luo Nyanza
  17. Chapter 10 - The President Who Never Was: Joseph Martin Shikuku 1933-2012
  18. Chapter 11 - The Power of Memory and Forgetting: Political Assassinations and Extra-Judicial Killings in Kenya, 1963-2007
  19. Chapter 12 - General Conclusion Reversals and Gains of Nation-building
  20. Afterword
  21. References
  22. Index
  23. Back cover