Research Papers/Topics in History

Shellfish Exploitation During The Oakhurst At Authors: Klipdrift Cave, Southern Cape, South Africa

Abstract Introduction Early evidence for the exploitation of shellfish for subsistence traces back to at least 164 ka during the Middle Stone Age (MSA) in South Africa1 , and by 100–60 ka shellfish were systematically and intensively exploited at a handful of sites2-5. Evidence for the use of shellfish for purposes other than food, such as making containers and ornaments, appears from 100 ka to 75 ka in the southern Cape.6-8 It is, however, possible that many older sites containing shellfis...

History of Colonial Medical and Health Services in Ibadan 1900 – 1960

ABSTRACT The provision of modern health services was a legacy of colonial administration in Africa. Yet, little attention has been paid to the history of medical and health development in Africa, especially Ibadan, which benefited greatly from the colonial health policy. This study, therefore, examined the changing trends in the growth and development of colonial medical and health services in Ibadan between 1900 and 1960 with a view to highlighting the impact of colonial medicine in the cit...

Ex-Mau Mau Fighters And Land Issues In Kenya: The Case Of Ndeffo, 1968-2013

ABSTRACT One of the objective of the Mau Mau fighters was to reclaim land that had been lost to white settlers through land alienation. After independence, however, the government of Kenya was reluctant to give the ex-Mau Mau fighters and other landless people free land. Landless Kikuyu therefore formed land-buying companies such as Ngwataniro, Nyakinyua and the Nakuru District Ex-freedom Fighters Organisation (NDEFFO). NDEFFO, a land-buying company exclusively for former Mau Mau fighters ow...

Body Adornment Among The Samburu: A Historical Perspectives

ABSTRACT Self-adornment plays a significant role in ensuring the continuity of the political and cultural life of pastoralists. This study outlines changes in Samburu body adornment from the pre-colonial period to the present. In the study it is argued that Samburu body adornment in the pre-colonial period was influenced by interaction with neighbouring communities like the Rendille. Colonial policies and mingling of cultures in the post-independent period also shaped Samburu body adornment ...

Sir George Greys Federation Policy 1854 - 1859

Sir George Greys Federation Policy 1854 - 1859

Histological And Morphological Studies Of The Endocrine Organs Of Xenopus Laevis

Abstract Xeno p us Lae vis bas pro vided, during the last ten ye ars, the ba s is of a growing body of physiological e nquiri e s initiat e d by .Jelly's r e s e arches on r e fl e x action. Its viability in the laboratory and amenability to o perative pro cedure in particular, make it a pe culiarly suitable obj e ct for inve stig a tion. It is r e gre ttable, the r e for e , tbat existing lit e rature on the anatomy of Xe no p us has be en dire ct e d to e lucida ting those charact e ristics...

Contributions Of Indigenous Education To Health Practices: A Case Of Bukusu Community Of Bungoma County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Health problems as a result of changes in health practices of the people and changes in the environment have been and are an issue of concern. While numerous efforts have been undertaken to curb these health problems, little attention has been given to the role which Indigenous education can play in fostering health practices. This has led to gradual abandonment and even extinction of some of the traditional health practices which have been shown to have promoted health. This study ...

An Analysis of Beach Debris Accumulation in Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract Two sites in Table Bay, South Africa, were examined for stranded debris between October and December 1994. One beach (Milnerton) is a popular recreation area in the metropolitan area whereas the other (Koeberg) is closed to public access. Daily and weekly accumulation rates were measured for both sites. A total of 40 041 items were collected, of which 81.7 % was plastic. Half of this was styrofoam. The maj ority of the debris was related to floating recreational litter, packaging mat...

Colonial Urbanization In Kenya: The Case Of Nanyuki Town, 1920 -1963

ABSTRACT The history of urbanization has become an important part of Kenya‘s historiography. While a sizeable number of works on urbanization in Kenya exist, towns like Nanyuki have not received adequate historical attention. This study therefore sought to provide a historical perspective on patterns and processes of change in Nanyuki in the colonial period The research was intended to contribute to knowledge by outlining the history of Nanyuki town so that the dynamics behind the developme...

The Iidiab Quistiob Ib South Arrioa. 1900 1914.

Abstract It is necessary to make some explanatory remarks as to the treatment that follows hereafter of'the South African Indian·question. Firstly I have not considered it incumbent on me to deliver any moral judgments. and have accordingly aimedt-·at a. -bare presentation of the position of the South African Indian in law from 1900 to 1914. and. as far as possible, his position in the eyes of the European. without expressing any opinion on the ethical aspect of the case. Secondly,with rega...

Origin And Development Of Naivasha Town, 1895-2013

ABSTRACT This study is a historical analysis of Naivasha town. The study does so by focusing on three main periods. First, it traces the origin of the town from the pre-colonial period when the Maasai inhabited the Naivasha area. Secondly, it is an analysis of the colonial period, when the foundations were laid for the most prosperous sector of Naivasha economy. Lastly, the study extends to post-colonial period which attempts to answer the socio-economic questions that have had significance o...

Changing Gender Roles In The Fishing Industry In Homa Bay County, Kenya 1900 To 2012: A Descriptive Study

Abstract Fishing Is One Of The Oldest Occupations Of Mankind. Studies Done On Gender Roles In The Fishing Industry In Lake Victoria In Kenya Indicate That Traditionally, Both Men And Women Were Involved In Fisheries But Each Performed Different Roles Which Were Culturally Defined. This Study Focused On The Fishing Industry In Lake Victoria Specifically Kendu Bay And Homa Lime Fishing Bays Located In Homa Bay County Of Kenya. The Development Of Fisheries In Homa Bay County Is Faced With Sever...

The Struggle For Regional Integration In Africa: The East African Community, 1886 - 2013.

ABSTRACT This study examines the Struggle for Regional Integration in Africa: the East African Community from 1886 to 2013. The East African community is the regional cooperation that comprises of the republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan. The process leading to the establishment of the initial EAC in 1967 started as early as 1886 with the construction of Kenya-Uganda railway. The initial community, however, collapsed in 1977, ten years after its formation. It w...

Transformation Of White Settler Agriculture In Colonial Kenya: The Case Of Molo, Nakuru District, 1904-1963

ABSTRACT The study examined the transformation of white settler agriculture in the Molo area during the colonial period. Settler farming was an important aspect of the colonial economy in Kenya. Settler farming in Molo area was introduced due to a combination of economic and geographical factors. The study first discussed the origin of European settlement in Molo in the early colonial period up to 1918. The study further examined agricultural changes in the inter-war period (1919-1938) in Mol...


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