The Story of Kenya The Making of A Modern State

Narrates the story of how Kenya came to be a modern state. The story begins when the European imperialists first set foot in east African coast, late half of 19th century and ends when they left Kenya in 1963.Within the pages you learn how the tribes within Kenya were conquered and pacified, what role the missionaries played and the means and methods that the British used to administer the territory. You also learn how Kenya got its name. The story is then told of how the African political consciousness was awakened and how they came to resist oppression. You encounter the major characters of the story, with short biographical information about some of this personalities. You will also learn how the boundaries of the state of Kenya were drawn. If there is one book that will give you all the lessons of history of Kenya that you will ever need, then this is the one.