Articulation of the Main Ideas of Afrocentrism in Relation to Science and Technology

Josephat Nairutia Kemei; Kizito Muchanga Lusambili; Ruth Nyambura; Kenneth Kaunda Odulwa; Pascalia Okoba; Samuel Mukanda Wafula; Caleb Onyango Ondere; Zipporah Jerotich Ruto

doi:10.51867/ajernet.5.3.23

Authors

Kemei Josephat Nairutia
josephatkemei@gmail.com
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4911-3378
Kizito Muchanga Lusambili Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5430-4558
Ruth Nyambura Mount Kenya University, Kenya
Kenneth Kaunda Odulwa Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7682-9402
Pascalia Okoba Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
Samuel Mukanda Wafula Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5171-9631
Caleb Onyango Ondere Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9594-5521
Zipporah Jerotich Ruto Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8589-2014

Keywords:

Afrocentrism, Eurocentrism, Science, Technology

Abstract

Afrocentrism's key concepts regarding science and technology are summarised in this paper. These concepts include reclaiming African contributions, opposing Eurocentric narratives, advancing African-centered knowledge systems, empowering marginalised communities, and encouraging interdisciplinary approaches. By showcasing the scientific and technological accomplishments of ancient African civilizations like Egypt and Mali, afrocentrism aims to correct historical omissions. It advocates for a more inclusive representation of human achievement by criticising Eurocentric narratives that marginalise contributions from non-Western cultures. The methods used to gather, examine, and present the data are also covered in this work. There is also a broad conclusion and a critique of the conversation. The study used a historical research design method to gather and examine data. The analysis was done by use of thematic and content analysis and its presentation was presented by use of themes. The paper concluded that the key concepts of Afrocentrism concerning science and technology provide a diverse strategy aimed at redressing past wrongs, contesting prevailing accounts, and advancing inclusivity and fairness in history. The paper recommends that, Reclaiming African contributions is essential for a more equitable and comprehensive appreciation of global scientific history.

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