The Strategic Art of Appeasing Old Lovers while Courting New Friends: Kenya’s Foreign Relations in Retrospect

Nzau, Mumo

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“…His study covers the period between 1945 to 1965, when Kenya transitioned from being a colony of Britain to being an independent 6 Republic and the relations between Kenya and Britain through this transition. Further, Nzau (2016) covers the bilateral relations between Kenya and Britain. Nevertheless, it does not clearly show how the diplomatic relations transformed from independence to 2017.…”

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Diplomatic Relations Between Britain and Kenya

Githii¹

2021

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Purpose: Kenya’s foreign policy has largely rested with the presidency as has been shown by the analysis of the Uhuru Kenyatta Regimes. The general objective of the study was to examine diplomatic relations between Britain and Kenya. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study concludes that Kenya and Britain established diplomatic relations in pursuit of their respective interests in line with the Realist tradition. The diplomatic relations led to the two countries signing treaties and conventions as provided for in Article 2(6) of the constitution. Both countries keep defining and redefining their national interest. Public officers have benefited from training in Britain including doctors who have acquired specialized medical training and skills that have benefited Kenya. Military relations between these two countries have played a role in determining economic, trade, diplomatic and political relations. It was also revealed that Britain has maintained its economic interests since the colonial period to date. Recommendations: The study recommends that there is need for Kenya to strengthen its relations with Britain especially in the areas of economic development as Britain is one of the key investors and trading partners of Kenya. This would be achieved by the country’s Foreign Ministry negotiating deals that will benefit the country. Kenya should also ensure that the British military base in Laikipia trains Kenyan soldiers on the military tactics applied by Britain to ensure they improve the security within the Country and across the borders. This would ensure they minimize the terrorist threats that the country faces. The political relations should be used as a bench mark to ensure that Kenya has the best governance structure that will promote ethical leadership, eliminate corruption and compel the leaders to be accountable to the citizenry. This will ensure that resources are channeled and used in the right sectors for development.

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Diplomatic Relations Between Britain and Kenya

Githii¹

2021

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Kenya’s Search for Regional and International Influence

Luheja

2024

Diplomatic Strategies of Rising Nations in the Global South

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Current Kenya Regime and Regional Intergration

Gathoni¹

2021

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Purpose: Head of state has the role of presenting the interests of the country at the community to have them embedded for better regional integration. The general objective of the study was to examine current Kenya regime and regional integration. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study concludes that Kenya head of state has a crucial role to play with regard to fulfilling regional commitments touching on integration as well as establishing linkages between different regional policies and strategies. Finally, the study concluded that the EAC state governments can steer effort of integration as long as there is a will to plough in more resources which will go a long way in creating a friendly environment for trade and movement for all their citizens. Recommendations: The study recommends that there is need for Kenya government to come out strongly to ensure that when promoting interests, it is prudent to give priority to those interests that cut across member states of EAC since they are geared towards achieving integration and therefore beneficial to the entire region. In addition, the East Africa Community members should be guided on the need to conform to the regional integration laws, for instance, on set tariffs there is need to maintain standard in terms of levies to be charged for both exported and imported goods and services hence promoting trade and boosting security in these nations

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The Strategic Art of Appeasing Old Lovers while Courting New Friends: Kenya’s Foreign Relations in Retrospect

Cited by 3 publications

References 13 publications

Diplomatic Relations Between Britain and Kenya

Diplomatic Relations Between Britain and Kenya

Kenya’s Search for Regional and International Influence

Current Kenya Regime and Regional Intergration

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