An Activist History of the Maasai - Decolonizing Maasai History: A Path to Indigenous African Futures - Meitamei Olol Dapash and Mary Poole. London: Zed Books, 2025. Pp. 264. 26. 95, paperback (ISBN: 9781350427440)

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the activist approaches to Maasai history and promote indigenous perspectives.
• Literature review of historical texts on Maasai activism
• Comparative analysis of decolonization strategies
• Interviews with Maasai community members
• Uncovered significant themes in Maasai activism
• Demonstrated the impact of colonialism on Maasai identity
• Highlighted pathways for future indigenous movements