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The Migration of Nilotes To Kenya

The Highland Nilotes Before the Nilotes moved to western Kenya, they lived in southwestern area of Ethiopia. The Nilotes occupied portions of what is now Kenya while another group, the Tatoga settled in northern Tanzania. Another group of Nilotes occupied parts of…

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The Kingdoms of the Nkore and Toro in Uganda

Kingdom of the Nkore In the early 18th century, the Bunyoro invaded the Kingdom of Nkore and the mugabe, Ntare IV was forced to flee but eventually won back control of their territory. This invasion forced Ntare to implement changes to strengthen…

America East Africa Video by Editor February 13, 2017

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21st Century Colonialism: The New Scramble for Africa 3.0

During the last scramble for Africa in 1884, European powers met in Berlin to discuss the rules of invading and taking over territory in Africa. There were no Africans invited to the table. In 1947, the scramble for Africa 2.0 began when…

Culture East Africa by Editor January 22, 2017

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The Moi Presidency in Kenya (1979-1992)

Domestic Policy President Daniel Arap Moi was elected unopposed in 1979 with Mwai Kibaki as his Vice President and Minister of Finance. Domestically, Moi was quickly confronted with domestic problems such as food shortages, and a severe drought. His administration also faced…

East Africa Society by Editor December 12, 2016

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The Arusha Declaration in Tanzania (1967)

Between 1960 and 1968, Tanzania’s economic growth rate averaged about four percent, however, the majority of the rural population did not benefit from that growth. President Nyerere became concerned with the government’s overreliance of foreign aid and the growing gap between the…

America East Africa by Editor December 1, 2016

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African Innovation: Black Owned MOOVN to Conquer Ridesharing

Most ridesharing users are familiar with Uber and Lyft but there is a new ridesharing app called Moovn available in North America and Africa. It is an application that enables you to book an exclusive driver on demand or in advance. The…

East Africa by Editor November 14, 2016

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Obote’s Rise & Fall in Uganda (1962-1971)

When Uganda became independent in 1962, the government was comprised of a coalition between Prime Minister Milton Obote’s UPC (Uganda People's Congress) and KY (Kabaka Yekka) who were mostly kabaka and Buganda traditionalists. Members of KY from the national assembly were appointed…

East Africa by Editor October 28, 2016

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The Political History of Kenya’s KANU, KADU & KDP in the 1960s

After Independence, Kenya retained the British system of administration that had been used during colonialism. Many members of KADU (Kenya African Democratic Union) joined the ruling KANU (Kenya African National Union). The Kenya African National Union (KANU) favored a centralized government approach…

Culture East Africa by Editor October 6, 2016

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Economic Cooperation in East Africa After Independence (1961-1983)

Economic cooperation between countries in East Africa began with a customs union between Kenya and Uganda in 1917, which the then Tanganyika joined in 1927. This was followed by the East African High Commission from 1948 to 1961, the East African Common…

Culture East Africa Land Issues Society by Editor September 19, 2016

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Land Issues & The Agricultural Economy in Kenya After 1945

During World War II and even the decade following the war, prices of agricultural produce increased and Kenyan settler farmers benefited from the increased prosperity. This period encouraged more settler farmers and Britain encouraged more migration to Kenya. The move to drive…