The History and Culture of the Nandi Community
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This book focuses on the definition and application of Nandi customary laws on the backdrop of modern civilization. The author has good knowledge regarding the Nandi culture due to his personal observation including his participation in some of the events recorded in the book. Most of the information was indeed received in the form of oral transmission via stories and myths passed from generation to generation by past ancestors. Nevertheless, ideas may differ due to the influence of Nandi neighbours and immigrants who came in with their different cultures and practices. The book title, Chepnandindetab Keny, was intentionally coined by the author to commemorate the widow by the name Tabkendi; whose efforts contributed to the largest Nandi Bororiet (Sub-clan) as per the Nandi mythical oral traditions. Although, in many cases, matters relating to the Nandi woman take a centre stage, other issues regarding men are discussed in detail. This book is a reliable resource with regard to Nandi intangible cultural heritage. It is a relevant reference for scholars interested in Anthropology, Cultural Studies and general readership.

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