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Synopsis
Muslims in Kenyan Politics explores the changing relationship between Muslims and the state in Kenya from precolonial times to the present, culminating in the radicalization of a section of the Muslim population in recent decades. The politicization of Islam in Kenya is deeply connected with the sense of marginalization that shapes Muslims understanding of Kenyan politics and government policies.
About the Author
Hassan J. Ndzovuis a lecturer at Moi University in Kenya.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
(iv)
Map of Kenya
.(vi)
Table of Acronyms
..(vii)
Definitions of Terms
(x)
Preface
..(xi)
Chapter One
Introduction
1
Emerging Themes and Scope of the Book
.16
Chapter Two
Historical Evolution of Muslim Politics in Kenya: From 1840s to 1963
Religio-Political Relation in Pre-Colonial and Colonial Times
.23
The Fate of Muslims after the British Occupation at the Coast
..40
The Arab Factor in the Muslims Collaboration with Colonial Administration
..42
Muslims Response to Representation in the Legislative Council
54
Coastal Muslims Secession Agenda and the Politics of a Unitary
.61
Pan-Somalia State and Kenyan Somalis Secession Program
.74
Chapter Three
Postcolonial Kenyas Attitude toward Religion and Muslims Predicament
Religio-Political Relation in the Postcolonial Period
..79
The Kenyattas Era and the Indifferent Role of Religion in Politics
..83
The Evangelical Churches Support of Mois Leadership
.85
The Cross and the Crown Duel in Constitution Making in the Kibaki Presidency
..90
Shifting Fortunes of Muslims in Kenyas Changing Politics
100
Muslims under the Kenyatta Regime
103
Muslims under the Moi Regime
.109
Chapter Four
Development of Muslims Civic Associations and Political Parties
The Creation of SUPKEM and the Need to Unify Muslims Efforts..........118
The Failure of SUKEM in the Political Arena
122
Muslims Political Opposition from 1990s through an Islamic Party..
128
Toward the Politicization of Islam in Kenya: The Local Factor
134
Ethnicized Muslims and the Future of the Islamic Party politics in Kenya.
139
In Search of a Political Platform: The Transformation of Ulama
145
Chapter Five
Legislative, Judicial and Constitutional Arena of Muslims Politics
The Equality Bill 2002: Women Emancipation in Kenya
154
Polygynous Marriage in Islam
158
Divorce by Repudiation
160
The Law of Succession
162
The Suppression of Terrorism Bill, 2003: Legislating Against Terrorism
164
Challenges of International Terrorism in Kenya
169
Al-Shabaabs Challenge to the Kenyan Security
173
The War on Terror and Growing Anti-Americanism among Kenyan Muslims
177
The Wanjiku Constitution and the Politics of the Kadhi Courts
180
To Entrench or Retrench the Kadhi Courts?........182
The High Courts Verdict on the Legality of the Kadhi Courts......190
Chapter Six
Conclusion
Controversial 'MOU' and Muslims Topics in Election Period
197
Gender Empowerment and Misinterpreted Security Concerns
205
Bibliography
261
Appendix A
285
Appendix B
288
Appendix C
291