The Significance of the Male Circumcision Ritual among the Abagusii Community in Kegogi between 1885 And 1894
| dc.contributor.author | Atura, Nyachieo Mohammed | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mwangi, Susan | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wanyonyi, Kakai Pius | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-05-02T09:36:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-05-02T09:36:32Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-03 | |
| dc.description | Article | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of the study was to investigate the significance of the male circumcision ritual among the Abagusii community in Kegogi between 1885 and 1894. The study was carried out in Kegogi Division, Marani Sub-County, and Kisii County. The Kegogi Division is comprised of 2 locations and 3 Sub-locations. This research used a descriptive survey design, with the framework provided by social learning theory. Participants included adult men and women from Kegogi, Kisii County's Abagusii community. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were employed for participant selection. In choosing the songs concerning male circumcision for analysis, a purposive sampling technique was employed. An interview schedule served as the primary research instrument. A pilot study was conducted in the neighboring Marani Sub-County to verify the instrument's reliability. The instruments used in the study were personally administered by the researcher, and the information gathered from respondents was arranged thematically for discussion. The results showed that in the Abagusii community of Kegogi, the male circumcision ritual is very important. Considering the significance of these rites, it would be prudent to create a forum where young people can learn about customs and gain an understanding of the male circumcision rites. Circumcision rituals should incorporate instruction on cultural heritage as well as relevant modern health issues. This method would guarantee that the information given is pertinent to current health concerns while maintaining the rite's educational values and upcoming policies. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Atura, N. M; Mwangi, S & Wanyonyi, K. P.. (2025). The Significance Of The Male Circumcision Ritual Among the Abagusii Community In Kegogi Between 1885 And 1894. Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(3), 14 – 32. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kenyasocialscienceforum.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2pdf-atura-et-al-the-significance-of-the-male-circumcision-ritual-among-the-abagusii-community.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/30017 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS) | |
| dc.title | The Significance of the Male Circumcision Ritual among the Abagusii Community in Kegogi between 1885 And 1894 | |
| dc.type | Article |