Nam’monywa Clan of Kenya: A Histo-Cultural and Sociological Perspective

The Nam’monywa Clan of Kenya: A Histo-Cultural and Sociological Perspective is a masterpiece. It explores the culture of Nam’monywa clan and the Abanyole sub-tribe of Western Kenya. This is viewed in light of activities and the way of life of these people group in ancient times. The author explores the culture holistically in the areas not limited to rainmaking, death, funerals, burials, marriages, songs and dirges, and the clan genealogy. Important practices like obukooko, makumbusho, esikalusio, tsifuo and okhufwaala abaana among others are also discussed. The book gives readers the prospect of learning the Abanyole culture in quest to preserve culture and its beauty in the African viewpoint. It also helps the current generation to understand our African values, appreciate our ethos and shun from the community vices.