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EkeGusii Made Simple: The ‘abc&...
EkeGusii Made Simple introduces the reader to the language spoken by the AbaGusii of Kenya. It covers basics such as the letters of the alphabet (ching’amumu) - vowels (ching’atoki) and consonants (amamumu) - parts of speech (ebiumuntwa bi’enkwano), numbers (chimbaro) and the counting system (kobara). The reader will benefit from basic vocabulary relating to things such as the household, parts of the body (ebimo) and typical items used in a homestead. There are also basic conversational elements, such as greetings (amakwanio) and some forms of communication, in addition to family and community relations (amairi ao ao) and genealogies (chinderia).
The reader will also benefit from elements of Gusii culture, such as names (amarieta ao ao) and naming systems, the poetry (emeino) of AbaGusii. Other aspects include seasons (chingaki) and their relations to activities of the time, and much more.
The regional variation of the language is underlined, as well, to ensure that the reader appreciates the variety and richness of the language. In doing so, the author underlines the correctness and validity of the variations.
There are few titles that offer such a broad introduction to the EkeGusii such as this one.
What Others Say
“A great step towards a noble task from which many have been and are afraid to start. I love your brave plunge. God bless.” – Dr. Alfred Nyamwange, Author and Teacher.
The Constitution of Kenya: A Commenta...
THE MIGHTY FC GOR MAHIA A celebration...
The narrative is a collection of decades of personal experiences and games watched live and on TV, radio commentaries, recollections of stories told, newspaper reports and one-on-one interviews with former legends, officials and fans who were privileged to be part of the Mighty Gor Mahia experience in the 70s and 80s.
Mulembe International Dictionary
The Pooling Effect: Why Collective In...
The Pooling Effect challenges the myth of individual success and reveals the power of collective effort. Drawing from real-world experience and African systems like chamas and Ubuntu, the book shows how people can achieve greater results by working together through shared purpose, trust, and collaboration. It introduces the practical POOL Model to help individuals, groups, and organizations build sustainable success.
English-Maragoli Dictionary
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Human Resource Management A Kenyan Pe...
This book will help the reader to understand the importance and role of HR in an organisation.The historical perspective of HR and the key functions of the heads of HR in organisations giving strategies and benefits of each function,as this is what drives the agenda of the organisation.It enlightens the reader on the Knowledge skills and attitudes they will need in the industry.A proper understanding of the Employment act discussed is key to save an organisation from the high cost arising from employees court cases.
English-Maa Dictionary by Donkol Ole ...
This is a first of its kind bilingual dictionary translating Maa, the traditionally oral language of the Maasai tribal people. With over 5000 English words, and more than 4000 Maa words alphabetically indexed, accompanied by illustrations for reference, this book is a path towards bridging literacy including communication and knowledge production, for Maasai determination.
Themes in Language, Education & D...
Language plays a major role in the development of societies and nations. Themes in Language, Education & Development in Kenya is a collection of fourteen scholarly articles on aspects of language and its relationship with, society, education and development in Kenya. The authors follow Morgan Dalphinis remarks that:
"... to speak a language means more than an exercise in the use of a given syntax and morphology, it implies the support of a whole culture and civilization. Moreover, it is in language that people learn, relate to each other as social animals in a material world of production, reproduction, distribution and exchange".
It is not only important to understand specific languages but to also appreciate associated structural linguistics as a means of appreciating the underlying, rich cultural aspects of those languages. In this book, authors capture the richness of language and linguistics aspects of some of Kenyan languages, namely Kiswahili, EkeGusii, Dholuo and Ateso as well as appropriated languages used in Kenya such as English and French.
Themes in Language, Education & Development in Kenya discusses aspects of language and its relationship with society, education and development in Kenya. As much as possible, the authors have anchored their arguments on relevant theoretical and conceptual frameworks with chapters written either in English or Kiswahili while the abstracts are written in a different language from that of the body of the chapter.
The book is divided into three major themes: Theoretical Linguistics and Language in Society, Language and Education, and Language and Development.
Educators, students and general readers interested in issues of language, linguistics, pedagogy and development will find great benefit from this book. In particular, students and lecturers of African linguistics, English, Kiswahili, Education and Sociology would be great beneficiaries.
What others say
This edited volume comprises detailed, substantive, methodological and theoretical research by fine investigators and practitioners in linguistics, English, French, Kiswahili, education and development. It is so detailed and a must-read piece of work for scholars interested in the interface between language and other fields. -- Bob Mbori, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Writing/compiling an edited book requires masterful selection of articles that ensure the common thread runs through the chapters. This book achieves this by putting language firmly in the agenda of education and development in Kenya. -- Hilary K. Sang, Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Moi University
This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in languages, education and development beyond Kenyan borders. It sets the pace and a new trend for research in African languages. -- Gilbert Gumoshabe, Makerere University, Uganda
A note about contributors
Writers come with diverse experience and education in the subject of languages, ranging from linguistics, language in society, education and development. Their varied education background and experience reflects their international training and linkages. In turn, this finds expression in the associated essays.