Kenya After 50 - (African Histories and Modernities) by Mickie Mwanzia Koster & Michael Mwenda Kithinji & Jerono P Rotich (Paperback)
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Highlights
- About the Author: Mickie Mwanzia Koster is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Texas, USA.
- 265 Pages
- Education, Educational Policy & Reform
- Series Name: African Histories and Modernities
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From the Back Cover
This book explores the key milestones in education, gender, and policy that Kenya has achieved since independence, the challenges of this experience, and the future prospects. This edited collection of chapters also aims to illuminate the lessons learned from the experiences of the postcolonial period as well as postulate on the way forward. Through this exploration of the Kenyan experience since independence, the authors present an optimistic view that despite the many obstacles and challenges, the country still has promising prospects as a nation.
Review Quotes
"Kenya After 50 is a collection of contemplative essays that examine the accomplishments Kenya continues to make and the challenges it faces five decades after achievement of independence in 1963. ... this book provides a broad perspective on select yet relevant topics covering Kenya's journey since independence. It serves as an important reference point for anyone interested not just in the negatives or non-accomplishments but also in often undocumented milestones that can inform future action pathways." (Sheila N. Maingi, African Studies Quarterly, Vol. 17 (4), February, 2017)
About the Author
Mickie Mwanzia Koster is an Assistant Professor of History at the University of Texas, USA. She is the recipient of the 2015 Junior Scholar Excellence Award in African Studies. She is the author of The Power of the Oath: Mau Mau Nationalism in Kenya, 1952-1960 and the co-editor of Hip Hop and Social Change in Africa: Ni Wakati.
Michael Mwenda Kithinji is an Assistant Professor of History and the interim director of the African and African-American Studies program at the University of Central Arkansas, USA. He is a recipient of the Ohio Academy of History (OAH) 2011 Outstanding Dissertation Award. Jerono P. Rotich is a Professor at North Carolina A&T State University, USA. Her scholarship record includes, one co-edited book, several peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and proceedings. Her awards include; UNCG Board of Governors Teaching Excellence; NCAT Community Engagement scholarship and; National Phi Epsilon Kappa Society, Distinguished Advisor Award.
