Public History and Memory-Making in Post-Conflict Kenya: An Ethnographic Study
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| author | Kihore, Kibet Wanjiru, Wamalwa Musaeli, Muhoozi |
| author_facet | Kihore, Kibet Wanjiru, Wamalwa Musaeli, Muhoozi |
| contents | <p>Public history and memory-making in post-conflict societies are complex processes influenced by cultural practices, political contexts, and community narratives. An ethnographic approach was employed, involving participant observation, in-depth interviews, and archival research within the Nairobi area. Oral poets in Nairobi's informal settlements frequently recite narratives of conflicts, highlighting themes of resilience and communal healing. The direction of these performances is predominantly towards younger generations to ensure historical continuity. Oral poetry plays a pivotal role in shaping public history and memory-making processes in post-conflict societies, with the elderly serving as key custodians of such narratives. Policy makers should consider integrating oral poetic traditions into educational curricula to enhance community engagement with historical narratives. Post-Conflict Kenya, Oral Poetry, Memory-Making, Public History</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Public History and Memory-Making in Post-Conflict Kenya: An Ethnographic Study Kihore, Kibet Wanjiru, Wamalwa Musaeli, Muhoozi Africanization Diaspora Ethnography Heritage Memory Studies Postcolonialism Translocal <p>Public history and memory-making in post-conflict societies are complex processes influenced by cultural practices, political contexts, and community narratives. An ethnographic approach was employed, involving participant observation, in-depth interviews, and archival research within the Nairobi area. Oral poets in Nairobi's informal settlements frequently recite narratives of conflicts, highlighting themes of resilience and communal healing. The direction of these performances is predominantly towards younger generations to ensure historical continuity. Oral poetry plays a pivotal role in shaping public history and memory-making processes in post-conflict societies, with the elderly serving as key custodians of such narratives. Policy makers should consider integrating oral poetic traditions into educational curricula to enhance community engagement with historical narratives. Post-Conflict Kenya, Oral Poetry, Memory-Making, Public History</p> |
| title | Public History and Memory-Making in Post-Conflict Kenya: An Ethnographic Study |
| topic | Africanization Diaspora Ethnography Heritage Memory Studies Postcolonialism Translocal |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19002966 |