Facing Mount Kenya - Jomo Kenyatta

Facing Mount Kenya – Jomo Kenyatta 

Facing Mount Kenya by Jomo Kenyatta is a landmark anthropological study and one of the most influential works ever written about African society. With an introduction by Bronislaw Malinowski, the book offers a detailed, compassionate, and intellectually rigorous examination of the traditions, social structure, beliefs, and daily life of the Kikuyu people. Kenyatta explores themes such as family, initiation, work, governance, morality, and cultural identity—presenting Kikuyu life with accuracy, dignity, and literary depth. This foundational text remains essential for anyone seeking to understand African cultures through an indigenous, authoritative voice. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What You’ll Learn

• The social, cultural, and spiritual foundations of the Kikuyu community

• An insider’s view of African traditions, governance, and family systems

• Anthropological insights into ritual, belief, community ethics, and identity

• How colonial disruptions clashed with indigenous worldviews

• Why this book remains essential to African studies and anthropology

Who Should Read This Book

Readers of African history, anthropology, cultural studies, Kenyan studies, sociology, and anyone seeking an authoritative account of Kikuyu society.

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