Examination of the Mutual Impact of Colonization and Peasantization in Trans-Nzoia, Kenya, Between 1920 and 1970

• Author(s): Andrew Wanjala Khisa ; Ezekiel Ombaso Otwere
• Paper ID: 1703894
• Page: 154-167
• Published Date: 26-12-2022
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 5 November-2022

Abstract

In the examination of the mutual impact between colonization and peasantization in Trans Nzoia between 1920 and 1970, Peasants were engaged in forced labour and low wedges that were heavily taxed. Furthermore, while the colonizers possessed large tracks of land that supported plantation farming, the peasants owned nothing in Trans Nzoia in a span of 50 years. Due to these factors, the study did an examination on the mutual impact of colonization and peasantization in Trans-Nzoia between 1920 and 1970 with a view of making recommendations to remedy the same. The study covers a period of fifty years from 1920 when settlers arrived in Trans Nzoia to 1970 when the Colonial Labour System ended. The study is confined to the discussion of the colonial economic system that was responsible for peasantization in Trans Nzoia. The Theoretical Framework draws findings from the Marxist Theory contained in the Communist Manifesto of 1848 that analyses human antagonism which informs social stratification of the rich and the poor as exemplified by the settlers and peasants in Trans Nzoia. The research was conducted in Trans Nzoia County which has five sub counties of Trans Nzoia East, Trans Nzoia West, Kwanza, Kiminini and Endebess. The Research Design was based on the historical method, analytical method and interview method that were collectively used to source information on colonization and peasantization in Trans Nzoia through examination of primary sources including archival manuscripts, letters, diaries, memoirs, charters, files, memoranda and registers which were complimented by oral submissions and secondary sources including books, journal articles, research works, reports, newspaper articles, magazines and periodicals. Sampling Techniques used were purposive and snowball. Data was collected from respondents, Trans Nzoia Land Office Records and the National Archives. The study themes were paraded and analyzed in a chronological sequence from 1920 to 1970. Since the research is qualitative in nature, data analysis is descriptive and therefore, prosaically presented.

Keywords

Colonization and Peasantization

Citations

IRE Journals:
Andrew Wanjala Khisa , Ezekiel Ombaso Otwere "Examination of the Mutual Impact of Colonization and Peasantization in Trans-Nzoia, Kenya, Between 1920 and 1970" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 5 2022 Page 154-167

IEEE:
Andrew Wanjala Khisa , Ezekiel Ombaso Otwere "Examination of the Mutual Impact of Colonization and Peasantization in Trans-Nzoia, Kenya, Between 1920 and 1970" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(5)