The claim that Kenya was once chosen as the future homeland for the Jewish people derives from what is commonly known as the “Uganda Scheme,” a proposal made in the early twentieth century. In 1903, Theodor Herzl, the visionary leader of modern Zionism, received an offer from Sir William Mackinnon’s East Africa Syndicate, under the … Read more
The Turkana of northwestern Kenya developed a distinctive social and military culture long before encountering European colonizers. In The Scattering Time: Turkana Responses to Colonial Rule, John Lamphear (1992) draws on oral traditions and archival records to reconstruct how the Turkana navigated shifting power dynamics in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. By juxtaposing … Read more
Christianity has played a pivotal role in shaping Kenyan culture since its introduction by European missionaries in the 19th century. While it contributed to advancements in education, health, and governance, it also disrupted indigenous belief systems, cultural practices, and traditional leadership structures. This article explores the historical spread of Christianity in Kenya, its influence on … Read more
Kenya’s colonial history was shaped by British imperial ambitions, economic exploitation, and African resistance. The British declared Kenya a protectorate in 1895 and later a colony in 1920. Over the next six decades, colonial policies deeply altered the country’s political, social, and economic structures. Land alienation, forced labor, and racial segregation became defining features of … Read more