Welcome back to another week of the anthropology in fashion series, where every week, we learn about the traditional dresses from one region in the world. This week we’ll be looking at clothes distinct to East Africa. For this post, countries considered … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in Eastern Africa
Kenya is a nature lover’s paradise. This African country is known for its safari rides and the amazing variety of game you can see. From the majestic African lion to the mighty elephant. Kenya is home to many of Africa’s … Continue reading Travel Guide: Explore the Culturally Diverse World of Kenya
In Northern Kenya, the Samburu (semi-nomadic pastoralists), people who are related to the Massai tribe are dependent on their livestock for survival. They are said to dwell in Woto, which is the name of the place they consider their homeland. … Continue reading Anthropology: The Samburu Tribe of Northern Kenya and Their Food Practices
The protection of biodiversity and, therefore, of endangered species is an issue to which I attach a great deal of importance. Albert II, Prince of Monaco The words that need to be inculcated by everyone residing on Earth to sustain … Continue reading Most Threatened Biodiversity Hotspots in the World
When you take a walk the soul seems to gain something. When you are startled, the soul again seems to gain something. Within each one of us, there is a spiritual component. For some people this spiritual component is in … Continue reading Food for the Soul from Kenya for Healthy Living
History of Anthropology in Africa Fellow African anthropologist are accused of practicing native anthropology or colonialism anthropology. Africa has been mapped out into zones by race and culture. Africa is divided ethnographically without considerations to the Africans living there. The … Continue reading The Future and Progression of Anthropology in Africa
The history of Kenya is not only vast but also intriguing as you all know in Kenya, human history dates back centuries ago due to the discovery of the earliest fossils of hominids. Anthropologist Richard Leaky is one of the … Continue reading The History of Kenya: Past Embraces the Present
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “nationalism”? Do you imagine a movement of people who, united by their distinct culture, language and interests, are seeking separation and political independence from the alien domination? … Continue reading Competing Nationalisms: A Closer Look at Kenyan Nationalisms
“The female circumciser, an older woman whom Tracy recognized as a member of a neighboring community of the Rendille tribe of northern Kenya, approached the space between the girl’s legs with a newly purchased razor blade in hand. Tracy watched … Continue reading The Significance and Dangers of FGM and Its Recent Spike in Kenya