Kuumba Method

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Kuumba means creativity in Swahili. The researcher uses whatever is at their disposal to gather data or to create knowledge. This method is useful for poor researchers who do not have the finance, tools and technology of research. It is used a lot by people with natural intelligence and those who lack opportunities for formal education offered in schools, colleges and universities. It is a method of the creative, innovative and dreaming poor, excluded and marginalised people. It is for people who accept criticism and are ready to learn and consult. In western research the kuumba method is called bricolage.

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