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African Pastoralism: Genetic Imprints of Origins and Migrations.
(2002)
The genetic history of African cattle pastoralism is controversial and poorly
understood. We reveal the genetic signatures of its origins, secondary movements,
and differentiation through the study of 15 microsatellite ...
Human Evolution and Migration in a Variable Environment: The Amplifier Lakes of East Africa
(2013-06-23)
The development of the Cenozoic East African Rift System (EARS) profoundly re-shaped the landscape and significantly increased the amplitude of short-term environmental response to climate variation. In particular, the ...
Nomadism, a migration mechanism for environment and economic sustainability: the Pokot of Kenya.
(1999)
This paper discovers that mobility of the nomads is at the same time an expression of a flexibility permeating all spheres of life. It also investigates and seeks answers to the following questions: Why should an economic ...
Refugees In Development Of Host Country, The New World Order: A Case Study Of Ethiopian Refugees In Kenya; In The African Population In The 21st Century
(1999)
Current global environmental chaos caused by elements such as ecostress, insecurity and poverty have led to the mushrooming of refugees, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This article examines the refugee problem ...
Factors associated with establishment-based female sex workers accessing health care services in Shanghai
(2015)
Female sex workers are a priority population for HIV prevention and health promotion in China. This paper examines the patterns of and factors associated with the utilisation of HIV-related and general health services by ...
The Maasai and Kalenjin factor in the settlement of Western Kenya: a study in ethnic interaction and evolution
(1972)
Whereas much has been said about the abilities of Bantu-speaking people to impose their customs on aliens, the role of non-Bantu tribes in this respect has been underestimated hitherto. This article aims to emphasize the ...