African Oral History Quarterly

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Language Revitalization and Cultural Resurgence in East Africa: A Kenyan Perspective

Eunice Kibet Nyamachor, Department of Advanced Studies, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Mwangi Ochieng Gatunga, Egerton University Samson Mburu Mutua, Department of Research, Egerton University Kathuri Chepkeche Njeru, Moi University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18816306
Published: October 10, 2005

Abstract

Language revitalization efforts in East Africa have gained traction as a means to preserve cultural identity and heritage. No empirical results are reported. The analysis is based on existing literature and case studies from linguistic and anthropological perspectives. While there are challenges such as resistance from older generations and lack of official support, these efforts demonstrate the potential for cultural revitalization through language preservation. Communities and policymakers should prioritise funding and policy support for language revitalization programmes to ensure their sustainability and effectiveness.

How to Cite

Eunice Kibet Nyamachor, Mwangi Ochieng Gatunga, Samson Mburu Mutua, Kathuri Chepkeche Njeru (2005). Language Revitalization and Cultural Resurgence in East Africa: A Kenyan Perspective. African Oral History Quarterly, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18816306

Keywords

African diasporaBantu languagescreolisticslinguistic anthropologymultilingualismoral traditionspidgin English

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