Gentlemen of the Jungle

The Gentlemen of the Jungle

A fable by Jomo Kenyatta reflecting Kikuyu attitudes towards colonialism.

colonialism

The control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country or people.

Kikuyu

A Bantu ethnic group native to Central Kenya.

fable

A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.

treaty

A formal agreement between two or more states.

superior arms

Weapons that are more advanced or effective.

understanding

The ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something.

harmony

The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole.

Commission of Enquiry

A body established to investigate specific issues or events.

impartiality

The principle of not favoring either side in a dispute.

sacred duty

An obligation regarded as holy or essential.

vulnerable

Open to damage, criticism, or harm.

abide

To accept or act in accordance with a rule or decision.

deferential

Showing respect and esteem.

allegiance

Loyalty or commitment to a superior.

dispute

A disagreement or argument.

advocate

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause.

dynamic

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

imbalance

Lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things.

collaboration

Working together to achieve common goals.

conflate

To combine two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one.

dismay

A feeling of shock or concern.

inequality

The state of not being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

tranquility

The quality of being calm and peaceful.

extricate

To free someone or something from a constraint or difficult situation.

empowerment

The process of gaining freedom and power to do what you want.

initiate

To start or begin something.

retaliation

The act of returning an injury or wrong.

conscientious

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work or duty well.

aspiration

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

vitality

The state of being strong and active; energy.

oppression

Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment.

negotiation

Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

advocate

To speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument.

stigma

A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance.

integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

compassion

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

unrest

A situation in which people are angry or troubled.

assertion

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

sentiment

A view or opinion that is held or expressed.

dogma

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

distrust

The feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon.

entitlement

The fact of having a right to something.

sustainability

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

safeguard

A measure taken to protect someone or something.

vicinity

The area near or surrounding a particular place.