Abstract
Migration is a spatial phenomenon involving movement of people between distinct places, locations imbued with meaning and power and it has been there since time immemorial. It specifically refers to people changing their places of residence, where they live on a habitual basis, embracing not only their actual physical structures, but also in some sense the wider community in which they live. This study focused on the Abagusii migration patterns specifically to the South Rift (SR), Kericho County. It acknowledges the fact that their emergence in the diaspora just like any other ethnic group in Kenya, came to existence in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence period. The main aim of the study was to establish their movement, settlement, challenges, and opportunities they encountered in SR between 1895 and 2007. This research addressed the emergence of Abagusii before colonialism. The study focused on the period from 1895 because it was the genesis of the British colonial policies, which witnessed forceful movement of not only the Abagusii, but also other Kenyan communities. The study adopted qualitative research design where non-probability sampling techniques (such as opportunity sampling, snowball sampling, and purposive sampling) were used. Content analysis was done from documents in the Kenya National Archives (KNA) that were corroborated with information from field observations and interview schedules. Keywords: Migrations, Abagusii, Diaspora, South Rift DOI : 10.7176/HRL/50-03 Publication date: November 30 th 2019
Highlights
IntroductionBrown (2007); Cohen (2005); Sheffer (1986) & Prothero, (1986) have attempted to explain the terms, migrations and diaspora
Brown (2007); Cohen (2005); Sheffer (1986) & Prothero, (1986) have attempted to explain the terms, migrations and diaspora. Their explanations have been used in this study, as to what is the meaning of migration and diaspora
Agreeing with Brown (2007), he takes note that diaspora is a social developed established on inclination, cognizance, memory, folklore, history, significant accounts, bunch character, longings, and dreams, metaphorical and virtual components all of which assume a job in building up a diaspora reality
Summary
Brown (2007); Cohen (2005); Sheffer (1986) & Prothero, (1986) have attempted to explain the terms, migrations and diaspora. 2004 proposed a typology of diasporas every one of which has been brought about by an alternate arrangement of encouraging conditions This outcome in an assortment of social settings, legends, and meanings of solidarity. He named them as; Victim diasporas (Africans and Americans), Labor and supreme diasporas (Indentured Indian and British), Trade diasporas (Chinese and Lebanese), Homeland diasporas (Sikhs and Zionists), Cultural diasporas (Caribbeans) and Globalization diasporas (International movement). Cohen encourages that these sorts may cover and may change their character after some time. Agreeing with Brown (2007), he takes note that diaspora is a social developed established on inclination, cognizance, memory, folklore, history, significant accounts, bunch character, longings, and dreams, metaphorical and virtual components all of which assume a job in building up a diaspora reality
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