The accomplishment of this book was possible because of several people to whom I am perpetually grateful. Space and time will not permit me to express my gratitude to all of them. First, I am extremely grateful to the almighty God for all that He is and has done for and through me. Thanks to my parents Chrisantus and Caroline who gave me space and room to grow and for their unwavering support. My siblings, I love you all!
I sincerely thank Helena Schöb an Associate Editor Philosophy at Brill for the kind support and the academic guidance that has made the realization of the publication of this book. I cannot fail to express my gratitude to my special professors whose African teachings matured my mind; Dr. Oriare Nyarwath for believing in me and the subject matter of this book; Prof. Mary Getui for her research support and her insightful suggestions on the content of this book, and Prof. Oyugi for all the support, mentoring, and conversations about my career as an African philosopher; Prof. David Maillu for his insights about the subject matter of this book. Thanks for having faith in me! I am truly grateful to have met individuals of your caliber whose personhoods are exemplary. Live long each one of you! âAm celebrating knowledge.â In a special way. I thank Dr. Opiyo Ogutu for his mentoring and directions. To my great friend, Rev. Fr. Rafael Otieno (M.I), I thank you for your boundless company. To the Rtd. Brigadier general Henry Onyango Omollo, thanks so much my brother for your encouragements during my studies.
Thanks to the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) family especially the philosophy department and Tangaza University College, Institute of African Studies for shaping my mind into African Studies in a special way. Thank you Dr. Denis Odinga Okiya, the Director, (TAMCAS) for giving me the reading and writing space, and the encouragement that I needed to finish this book while taking my African studies. Thanks to the Consolata Institute of Philosophy (CIP) for making me who I am.
Most importantly, I am immensely grateful to Dr. Rose Opondo, the person whose hands on the scalpel, so to speak, literally molded this book into its current form. I could not be more grateful for her superb job. She has not only edited the manuscript but has also given it shape.