Political Journey of Indians in Kenya: Past and Future Experience

Abstract

India and Kenya both countries connected by Indian Ocean more than three thousand years ago. Beautiful culture and trading relation make it stronger and valuable for both countries. From labour to legal journey created a milestone by Indians in Kenya. Through this study explored the causes behind the migration of Indians to East Africa and their political involvement in liberation struggle to decolonise Kenya. The study I will explain the brief historical background of Indo-Kenya connectivity and their Past and present experience of Indian Diaspora in Kenyan politics. Indian and Kenya relation traced by the British government in colonial period and this relation became more powerful for both countries. The two main reasons led the emigration of Indians in Kenya one is as a bonded labour and other one is the wave of Indian freedom struggle influenced to Indians who settled in the various parts of the world tried to get proper position in host countries. The contributions of Indians in Kenya economic and politics were unforgettable. Study also attempt to explore post independence situation and positions of Indians and Kenya response to great Indian origins. Indian became torch for Kenya's freedom pathfinder.