176:). This was driven by concerns of population growth, and what he saw as an alarming rate of abortions (driven possibly by other material factors) and the idea of using culture to maintain "the well-being and cultural equilibrium of the tribe". This was opposed by the Attorney General in Nairobi. When Lambert left Meru in 1937, he informed his successor that "propaganda" encouraging early initiation had been entirely successful".
183:. After his retirement in 1950, the couple settled in Nairobi. He remained very active as a Swahili language scholar until his death in Nairobi, 1967. Many Africanists, anthropologists and linguists greatly benefited from H.E. Lambert's expert knowledge and generous assistance in the field and in their subsequent research. Among those he mentored were
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history and culture, becoming fluent in the language. Gaining indigenous respect and recognition, he became known as "Sheikh
Lambert." His subsequent postings were as District Commissioner in
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Frankl, P.J.L. 1999. "H.E. Lambert (1893–1967): Swahili
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