The Place and Prospects of Indigenous Theatrical Performances in Peacebuilding in Kenya

Bibliographic Data

ID3750323
AuthorsMagak, Magak Magak (corresponding author), Kilonzo, Kilonzo Kilonzo, Miguda-Attyang, Miguda-Attyang Miguda-Attyang
Year2015
Volume5
Issue1
Pages18
Publication date2015-01-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAfrican Conflict and Peacebuilding Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2156-7263 • E-ISSN: 2156-695X
PublisherIndiana University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.2979/africonfpeacrevi.5.1.18
OpenAlexW1012174473
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited4

This article examines the role and future of indige - nous theatrical performances (ITPs) in peacebuilding in Ke- nya. It focuses on the Kikuyu, Luhya, and Luo communities' traditions of ritual, storytelling, proverb, and song and dance as specific cases of ITPs in Kenya. While the main focus is on the current use of these art forms in peacebuilding initiatives, the article argues that ITPs can be a powerful tool in ad- dressing structural and other forms of injustices that manifest themselves in conflicts. As such, ITPs can greatly contribute to peacebuilding efforts if a clear framework to support their ap - plication is developed

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