The Roots Causes of Maasai Predicament
Navaya ole Ndaskoi
Volume 7, Number 1 (2006) 7 (1): 28-61
Keywords Maasai, Pastoralism, Land Rights, Colonialism, Wildlife Conservation, Maasai Conflicts, Kenya-Tanzania Relations, British Colonial Policies, Maasai Land Struggles, Economic Disparities, European Colonization Impact on Maasai, Post-independence Land Policies, Historical Maasai Land Rights, Impact of Colonial Interventions, Land Tenure Policies, Resource Distribution
Abstract
This article examines the historical land alienation, struggles, and economic challenges faced by the Maasai pastoralists in Kenya and Tanzania. It explores how European colonization and post-independence government policies have exacerbated conflicts over land and water resources. The Maasai have experienced significant land dispossession, marginalization, and socio-economic disparities, resulting in poverty and displacement. The article highlights the impacts of colonial interventions, nationalization efforts, and complex land ownership disputes on the Maasai community. It underscores the urgent need for fair land tenure policies and the recognition of Indigenous rights to address these long-standing issues. The study also considers the broader effects of wildlife conservation and state policies on Maasai livelihoods.
Navaya ole Ndaskoi
Published September 1, 2006
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