In the Kikuyu language, the name Kanyi means "builder" or "one who constructs." The name is derived from the verb "kanya," which means to build or construct. In Kikuyu culture, names often have significant meanings that reflect qualities or aspirations for the individual bearing the name.
When cash crops began to be raised in the Central Highland Farms of the Kikuyu, many government officials recognized the economic potential of these crops, leading to increased investment in agricultural infrastructure. This shift also intensified the colonial administration's focus on land allocation and control, often at the expense of the Kikuyu people's traditional farming practices. Consequently, tensions grew between the Kikuyu farmers and the government, as land disputes and issues of labor exploitation emerged. Overall, the cultivation of cash crops marked a significant turning point in the region's economic landscape and social dynamics.
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The name Bertha means Shining
pikey
the superiors
The meaning of the Kikuyu name Mwara is "intelligent."
The Kikuyu name Njuki means the bee.
The meaning of the Kikuyu name Nyambura is "born of the rain."
The Kikuyu name Gathuuri means the old man.
The Kikuyu name Mutiga means the one who abandons.
The Kikuyu name Karanja means 'the chosen one in the family'.
The Kikuyu name Kihara has the African origin and it means baldness.
The Kikuyu name Mathenge has African origin and it means the "he goat."
The Kikuyu name Maitho has African origin and it means eyes.
The Kikuyu name Ndegwa has African origin and it means the bull.
The Kikuyu name Nyamu has African origin and it means animal.
The Kikuyu name Njomo has African origin and it means a nickname.