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Author:   Ambassador Kipyego Cheluget (Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa) ,  Dr. Stephen Wright (Northern Arizona University)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN:  

9781666962413

ISBN 10:   1666962414
Pages:   274
Publication Date:   11 December 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

About the Authors Part I: The Setting Introduction: Foreign and Security Policies in Africa Chapter 1: Building the Kenyan State Part II: The Jomo Kenyatta Presidency, 1964—1978 Chapter 2: Growth and Development in an Evolving Political Economy Chapter 3: Domestic Actors in Foreign and Security Policies Chapter 4: Relations with Tanzania and Uganda within the East African Community Chapter 5: Security and Stability in Wider Eastern Africa Chapter 6: Expanding Trade Opportunities and Forging Security Partnerships Chapter 7: Policy and Reputation in Africa and International Organizations Part III: Legacies and Post-Kenyatta Foreign and Security Policies Chapter 8: In Jomo Kenyatta’s Footsteps: Daniel arap Moi, 1978—2002 Chapter 9: Kenyan Foreign and Security Policies in the Twenty-First Century Bibliography Index

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This book offers a nuanced and comprehensive analysis of Kenya's foreign and security policies, beginning with the legacy of Jomo Kenyatta's presidency and tracing its influence on subsequent administrations of Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto. By situating Kenya's policies within the broader context of African and global diplomacy, this book provides a deeper understanding of how colonial legacies, domestic political dynamics, and economic strategies shaped the nation's trajectory. Kipyego Cheluget and Stephen Wright skillfully integrate themes such as Pan-Africanism, Cold War geopolitics, regional cooperation, and Kenya's pragmatic diplomacy to highlight the interplay between domestic and external factors, offering valuable insights into Kenya's role as a stabilizing force in the Eastern Africa and its navigation of complex global partnerships. The blend of historical depth, theoretical rigor, and practical relevance makes it a compelling resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone keen to understand the forces shaping modern African states. * Paul Kibiwott Kurgat, Senior Lecturer of Diplomacy and International Relations, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya * Cheluget and Wright offer unique and comprehensive treatise on the ramifications of domestic and concomitant African factors on Kenya's foreign and security policies grounded during the Kenyatta presidency which, the nuances notwithstanding, largely buttressed the successive administrations of Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto. This volume is a must for courses on Kenya Foreign Policy, African Foreign Policy, African International Relations, and African Politics. * Korwa Gombe Adar, Professor of International Studies, United States International University-Africa, Kenya *

Author Information

Kipyego Cheluget is former Assistant Secretary-General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, former Deputy Secretary-General of East African Community, and former Ambassador of Kenya. Stephen Wright is Emeritus Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Northern Arizona University, USA.

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