The Tachon are a people living in Western Kenya and North Rift Valley. By 1918, they were estimated at 26,561. Within 15 years, they had increased to 31,701 people on an area of 450 square miles. In the 1969 census, they were estimated at about 154,521 people. During the 1989 census, they were counted at 0.85 million people. The area they occupy currently accommodates more than 1.8 million people.
Attempts to obtain data revealed that this community is very complex, diverse and difficult to understand, both politically and psychologically. Therefore, for one to fully tell the story of this community, one should face it as a task involving a wide range of people and avoid any bias or dependence on outside forces.
This book tells the story of the Tachoni people as told by the Tachoni people themselves. It will provide readers with a real glimpse into the soul and heart of an African community.
Attempts to obtain data revealed that this community is very complex, diverse and difficult to understand, both politically and psychologically. Therefore, for one to fully tell the story of this community, one should face it as a task involving a wide range of people and avoid any bias or dependence on outside forces.
This book tells the story of the Tachoni people as told by the Tachoni people themselves. It will provide readers with a real glimpse into the soul and heart of an African community.
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