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Decolonization & Independence in Kenya, 1940-93

by W. R. Ochieng, B. A. Ogot

Pages: 270

Contributors: W. R. Ochieng,B. A. Ogot

Publisher: James Currey

Place of Publication: London

Publication Year: 1995

Subjects: Decolonization--Kenya--History--20th Century,Kenya--Politics And Government--1963-1978,Kenya--Politics And Government--1978-,Kenya--Politics And Government--To 1963,Kenya--Colonial Influence

Table of Contents

Title Page

Contents

List of Contributors

Prologue on Decolonization

Notes

Introduction the Invention of Kenya

Note

Part One the Decolonization of Kenya 1945-63

One Decolonization: A Theoretical Perspective

Conclusion

Notes

Two the Formative Years 1945-55

Conclusion: Towards an Alternative Future

Bibliography

Three: The Decisive Years 1956-63

Part Two the Kenyatta Era 1963-78

Four Structural & Political Changes

Conclusion

Appendix: Constitutional Amendments Under Kenyatta

Notes

Five: Social & Cultural Changes

Conclusion

Notes

Part Three the First Nyayo Decade 1978-88

Six the Economics of Structural Adjustment

Conclusion

Notes

Seven the Politics of Populism

Notes

Eight the Construction of a National Culture

Part Four Epilogue 1989-93

Nine Transition from Single-Party to Multiparty Political System 1989-93

Conclusion

Notes

Index

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