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Sociology and Anthropology Vol. 5(8), pp. 655 - 663
DOI: 10.13189/sa.2017.050810
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The History and Culture of Idakho People of Western Kenya during Pre-colonial Period
Leen Kavulavu *
School of Education & Social Sciences, Department of Humanities, Karatina University, Kenya
ABSTRACT
This study attempted to broaden our understanding of the Idakho culture during pre-colonial period. The main aim of the research was to examine and unravel the past history pattern, cultural practices of Idakho people, to come up with written reference materials, to promote culture and enhance its contribution to community empowerment. The research used both secondary and primary data derived from field research. On completion, the data of this study has established facts such as determining the historical background of Idakho people and their migration to their first settlement in East Africa and assessed an extent at which the cultural and traditional practices have supported the Idakho community to this date.
KEYWORDS
Culture, Idakho, Pre-colonial
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[1] Leen Kavulavu , "The History and Culture of Idakho People of Western Kenya during Pre-colonial Period," Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 5, No. 8, pp. 655 - 663, 2017. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2017.050810.
(b). APA Format:
Leen Kavulavu (2017). The History and Culture of Idakho People of Western Kenya during Pre-colonial Period. Sociology and Anthropology, 5(8), 655 - 663. DOI: 10.13189/sa.2017.050810.