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European Occupation of Land in Central Kenya from 1900

European settlers forcibly moved into the Kenyan highlands in large numbers after the completion of the Uganda railway in 1902. The land they occupied belonged to the Kikuyu and Kamba. The European settlers claimed that the land was not being used to its…

Society by Editor May 8, 2017

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Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ambition Pushes Him Toward Economic Freedom

Increased pressure from opposition parties, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Democratic Alliance are now forcing even Deputy President Ramaphosa to talk about economic freedom and land issues. Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ANC Cadres Forum in Grahamstown on Sunday, May 8 and promised…

East Africa Land Issues Society by Editor April 24, 2017

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Laikipia: The Relics of Colonialism & Land Issues in Kenya

Kenya’s region around Laikipia has become a battleground between ranchers and pastoralists. Western media outlets have made the argument about animals and ranchers but there is more that needs to be explored, particularly dealing with land ownership. About 67% of Kenyans own…

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…

Land Issues ReVision Society by Editor May 9, 2016

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The Land Issue in Malawi and the Case for Reparations

The Land issue is not new in most countries and can be often used to explain the systematic economic inequality that exists in Africa. Colonialism created serious inequality in land ownership and land use and Malawi is not very unique in this…