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   add Akhenaten the Monotheis Source: Wikipedia - Keith Schengili-Robert A Strong Link Between Kikuyu Culture and the Culture of Ancient Egypt This post will show that Akhenaten had some influence in Kikuyu culture, language and religion. The Kikuyu live in Central Kenya, making up 20% of the total Kenyan population. Their myth of origin does not include Egypt but evidence points in that direction as will be shown in this hub. Before we go into details, here are some signs in the language that indicate this influence. 1. The kikuyu say TENE to mean long ago. There is also a bygone era known as TENE NA AGU. 2. the founder of the tribe was called  Gĩkũyũ  or TENE. According to Kenyatta in his treatise on the Kikuyu, a grandchild of  Gĩkũyũ , was overthrown due to his dictatorship tendencies. 3. The Kikuyu term for a Kind person is MUTANA and a mean person is MUKARE. MU is a prefix denoting a person or object with a spirit. In my interpretation, Akhenaten (TENE, T...

    Ancient Kikuyu Symbols: Tracing Potential Roots to Egyptian Hieroglyphs Long before the adoption of the Latin alphabet, the Kikuyu people of Central Kenya employed ingenious methods for preserving knowledge and conveying meaning through memory aids and symbolic representations. This article delves into these intriguing early forms of communication, by examining notched sticks, knotted cords, and inscribed symbols. It also explores the potential connections to ancient scripts, including the iconic Egyptian hieroglyphs. Writing falls into two major categories: mnemonic writing (memory aids without drawn designs) and symbolic representation (painted and drawn designs). 1. Mnemonic Writing: Memory Aids Without Drawn Designs This first method relies on memory aids to communicate with oneself or others. ·          Notched Sticks:  This Method Records Debts and Livestock History . Michael Waweru (mutigairi – meaning the late) informed ...