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Disease and Depopulation of Africans during Colonialism

Towards the end of the 19th century and early parts of the 20th century, and as more and more countries were colonized Africans experienced an increase in famine and disease. Prior to colonialism, many African states had mastered their environment and the…

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From Tanganyika to Tanzania

A Brief History of How Tanganyika and Zanzibar became Tanzania In 1964, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form what is now known as Tanzania. Tanganyika became independent in December 1961 and Julius Nyerere was its first Prime Minister. At independence most high…

East Africa by Editor July 25, 2016

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The History of Asian Merchants in Kenya & Uganda

Kenya From the 1890s to 1914, there were more Indians in Kenya than white colonial settlers and after World War 1, they began demanding rights. Many of the Asian immigrants came from the western parts of India and Pakistan. Most Asian immigrants…

Culture East Africa Land Issues Society by Editor July 18, 2016

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The Buganda Agreement of 1900 & Land Tenure in the Protectorates

In 1899, the British foreign office appointed Sir Harry Johnston as special commissioner responsible for cutting administrative costs. Commissioner Johnston concluded that Buganda and territories like it should govern themselves and be treated as allies of the British Empire. Through the agreement, Buganda…

East Africa by Editor June 23, 2016

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The Maji Maji Revolt in Tanzania 1905-1907

The Maji Maji revolt occurred between 1905 and 1907 in German East Africa which is present day Tanzania. It was an early rebellion to colonialism in this area. Early on, the explorer Karl Peters tricked and persuaded chiefs to sign treaties with him…

Culture East Africa by Editor May 16, 2016

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Harry Thuku and the Young Kikuyu Association in Kenya

African nationalism strengthened during the 1920s as European settlers grabbed more land and more settlers came to the colony. In response to repressive laws against Africans, the Kikuyu Association was formed in 1920. It was a moderate organization that sought reduction of…

East Africa Gamechangers by Editor April 7, 2016

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Rwanda: Many Years After the Genocide

The Republic of Rwanda is most often remembered for the 1994 genocide but significant progress over the years has shown that this small state in central and east Africa is a force that rivals many. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic…

Culture East Africa ReVision by Editor April 4, 2016

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Early History of the Swahili in Kilwa and Zanzibar

Swahili can be used to describe a language and a tribe of people. The title 'Swahili' comes from the Arabic term suahel which means sea coast. They used the term to describe the black people they encountered in Zanj (the land of…

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Kenyan Firms leading in IT Innovation

As Kenya becomes the leader in computer and information technology we have chosen to highlight a few organizations. Eneza Education, ChamaSoft and Shamba Shape Up recently won the 2014 Innovation awards sponsored by Kenya's Information and Communication Technology Authority. Eneza Education Eneza’s mission…

East Africa Gamechangers Theories by Editor December 21, 2012

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Uganda’s $35,000 Electric Car

Makerere University has successfully tested an electronic vehicle, Kiira EV, manufactured by students of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology. Makerere Vice Chancellor, Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba described the technological innovation as a historic moment. The car was assembled by a team of…