Explore the intricate cultural politics of translation in East Africa’s global dialogue. This seminal work delves into translation not merely as a linguistic transfer but as a dynamic interplay of culture, history, and politics. Alamin Mazrui meticulously analyses texts from religious, political, and literary domains, revealing how global and local forces shape meaning across Swahili translations from pre-colonial to post-colonial eras. Essential for scholars in translation studies, cultural studies, post-colonial studies, and comparative literature, this book offers profound insights into the identity embedded within translated works.