2 QUOTES WITH «KIKUYU»
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Kikuyu.
When my father arrived in Kenya, he had found the Kikuyu way of life similar to that of the British at the time the Romans invaded England 2,000 years ago.
Most Kikuyu marriages were arranged on the basis of what is described by anthropologists as the bride price.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KIKUYU»
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Kikuyu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Kikuyu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
The Kikuyu tribe, or, as they call themselves, the Agikuyu, is one of the Bantu-
speaking peoples of East Africa and the biggest and most important tribe in
Kenya. The Mau Mau terrorist movement which is, at the moment, causing so
much ...
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King of the Wa-
Kikuyu: A True Story of Travel and Adventure ...
This is an account of the "adventures" of a Yorkshireman, his early life as a sailor, participation in the Matabele War, and his largely succesful attempts to unite the Kikuyu tribe. It was first published in 1911.
John Boyes, C. W. L. Bulpett, 1968
In the South African Karoo in the 1960's winds of change begin to confront entrenched forces, and a child deals with a series of events which shape his view of the world.
Etienne Van Heerden, 1998
INTRODUCTION The Kikuyu term irua, from which this booklet takes its title, is
quite probably derived from iruo, pain. In a broad sense the word refers to the set
of preparations, ceremonies and rites which make up initiation including that ...
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Kikuyu District: Francis Hall's Letters from East Africa to ...
Mbirri was named Fort Hall in his memory and today the town is called Muranga. This book is a unique account of the life of an early colonial administrator and settler. It is part adventure story, part love story and a true story.
Francis George Hall, Paul Sullivan, 2006
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The white
Kikuyu, Louis S. B. Leakey
A biography of the anthropologist who made important discoveries in eastern Africa concerning man's origins.
Anne Malatesta, Ronald Friedland, 1978
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Perspectives on Africa: A Reader in Culture, History and ...
constructed image of a stable and harmonious tradition, the Kikuyu in the
nineteenth century were actively expanding and colonizing new territory and
already internally divided between wealthy land-owning families and landless
families ...
Roy Richard Grinker, Stephen C. Lubkemann, Christopher B. Steiner, 2010
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Christianity and the
Kikuyu: Religious Divisions and Social ...
This book is a valuable contribution to the history of modern East Africa.' (Steven Feierman, University of Pennsylvania)
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Library of Congress Subject Headings
K55] UF Agikuyu (African people) Akikuyu (African people) Gikuyu (African
people) Kikuyu tribe [Former heading] Wakikuyu (African people) BT Bantu-
speaking peoples Ethnology—Kenya —Food (May Subd Geog) —Marriage
customs and ...
Library of Congress, 2006
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King of the Wa-
Kikuyu: A True Story of Travel and Adventure ...
A True Story of Travel and Adventure in Africa C.W.L. Bulpett. \VA-KIKUYU
MAIDENS THE KIKUYU COUNTRY 83 In the meanwhile I had been.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KIKUYU»
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Kikuyu is used in the context of the following news items.
Drought hitting Northern California golf courses hard - San …
... anticipates the South Course will require water only once every 10 days; the North Course, with another kind of warm-season grass (Kikuyu), ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jul 15»
Nagy: Why is Obama going to travel to Africa? | Lubbock Online …
Ironically, the two were bitter political rivals at the time, each representing one of Kenya's two largest ethnic groups — the Kikuyu and the Luo. «LubbockOnline.com, Jul 15»
Two Hours: The Quest to Run the Impossible Marathon by Ed …
... race, managed to evade a murderous raiding party of machete-wielding Kikuyu, the Kalenjin's enemies, during a post-election disturbance. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Did installation of woman 'elder' cause death of Gikuyu high priest?
Due to his vast knowledge of Kikuyu tradition, he became an admired priest and presided over ceremonies involving senior personalities. «SDE Entertainment News, Jul 15»
RIP to the the Founding Father of Kenyan Comedy
... did not even know his real name and you could see the shock when people learnt that he was Kikuyu and not even married to Mama Kayai! «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
29 Kenyan teens sent home from school on suspicion of being gay
Lawmakers have threatened to tell Obama to 'shut up and go home' if he mentions the 'gay agenda', and the Kikuyu Council of Elders has said ... «Gay Star News, Jul 15»
No winning formula yet for 2017 election
... in these regions it was felt that both the Kalenjin and the Kikuyu had been adequately represented in State House over the last five decades, ... «The Star, Jul 15»
Racing industry champs at the bit for return
Wangaratta Turf Club chief executive officer Paul Hoysted said the results of new kikuyu grass planted in January have been outstanding, with ... «Wangaratta Chronicle, Jul 15»
NYS Should Move, They Grabbed Yatta Land - Lawmakers
In a rejoinder however, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wa dismissed the CORD legislators as 'lords of poverty' saying the fact that people were ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Get Your Tickets To # IkiaNjikie The Biggest Ever Kikuyu Comedy …
Kenya's most visible stand-up comedians all perform primarily in Swahili. There are others, however, who stay true to their roots and use their ... «Ghafla!Kenya, Jul 15»
