Afryka

No. 51/52 (2021): Afryka
Artykuły

Water management in difficult conditions. An example of the Machakos Kamba

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  • Małgorzata Szupejko

Published 2022-04-16

Keywords

  • Water management,
  • Kamba,
  • Kenya,
  • cultural characteristics,
  • adaptability

Abstract

Like the majority of African countries, contemporary Kenya is a mosaic of cultures and languages shaped throughout the centuries. The Akamba discussed in this article live in the Machakos County and are one of the most numerous ethnic groups in Kenya. Amongst the many characteristics of their culture, the ones most relevant to the topic are: collectivism, avoidance of uncertainty, hierarchy, orientation towards the future (long-term orientation), variety of traditionally undertaken tasks. These characteristics of their culture have influence for adaptability to the changing and difficult living conditions: in this case, thanks to the methods of obtaining water and the ways to store and protect it.

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