"This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Kenya provides a starting point for those interested in any of the phases of Kenya's historical evolution. This book contains a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, an extensive bibliography, and 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture."

Chronology -- Introduction -- Map -- The dictionary -- Appendix A: British Commissioners and Governors of the East Africa Protectorate/Kenya Colony (1895-1963) -- Appendix B: Prime Ministers, Presidents, and Vice Presidents of Kenya -- Appendix C: Economic data.