Welcome to Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, where Caribbean history and family genealogy come to life! In this episode, join host Wendy Aris as she converses with Dr. Mary Njeri Kinyanjui about her enlightening book, African Markets and the Utu-Ubuntu Business Model. Discover how these concepts intersect within the broader narratives of colonialism in the context of Caribbean heritage. Unravel the threads of family history, and learn how they connect to our understanding of identity and culture in the Caribbean. Join us as we delve deep into the stories that shaped our past.

Where UTU (SWAHILI) meaning humanity, human nature

Ubuntu (ZULU) is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others.

Bio:

Dr. Mary Njeri Kinyanjui is a retired researcher at the Institute for Development studies, University of Nairobi. She holds a PhD in Geography from Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, and an MA from Kenyatta University, Kenya. She has a wide experience in the study of women and livelihoods. She has published many articles and books on the subject. She has also been involved in gender activism in her country Kenya. 

Book Link:

https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Mary-Njeri-Kinyanjui/dp/1013293525

Workbook https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy...

FeedSpot https://podcasts.feedspot.com/caribbe...

Morning Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV

Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

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