The Anatomy of Neo-Colonialism in Kenya

The successor to Kenyatta and Britain: An Account of Political Transformation, 1929-1963 , this book completes the first systematic political history of Jomo Kenyatta by examining the mechanisms of installing a neo-colonial regime in Kenya, and how such regimes were duplicated elsewhere in Africa. It analyzes the nature and extent of the collaboration between Kenyatta, Britain and Western intelligence services to install and protect his government in Kenyaa collaboration which is linked to some of Kenya's most intractable political, social and economic problems. Drawing heavily on primary sources, it examines the legacy of Kenyatta's regime, and how this legacy is felt in Kenya today.

Uses Kenya as a model for exploring neocolonialist movements in 20th century Africa Explores the history of nationalism and security movements in both Britain and Africa Appeals to both historians and political scientists and policy analysts of sub-Saharan Africa Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Auteur
W. O. Maloba is Chair and Professor of the Department of Black American Studies and Professor of History at the University of Delaware, USA.

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This volume makes a compelling case for the powerful influence of key individuals acting on behalf the US and British governments on Kenyatta's political evolution. Addressing the long-neglected theme of the specific process by which a neo-colonial regime succeeded colonial rule, this is an invaluable contribution to the fields of Kenyan and modern African history.
Robert Maxon, Professor of History, West Virginia University, USA

The successor to Kenyatta and Britain: An Account of Political Transformation, 1929-1963, this book completes the first systematic political history of Jomo Kenyatta by examining the mechanisms of installing a neo-colonial regime in Kenya, and how such regimes were duplicated elsewhere in Africa. It analyzes the nature and extent of the collaboration between Kenyatta, Britain and Western intelligence services to install and protect his government inKenyaa collaboration which is linked to some of Kenya's most intractable political, social and economic problems. Drawing heavily on primary sources, it examines the legacy of Kenyatta's regime, and how this legacy is felt in Kenya today.

Contenu

1. Introduction.- 2. The End of Radicalism: "Throwing Oginga Odinga under the Bus".- 3. African Socialism and the Rise of Conservative Nationalism.- 4. Defending Kenya: Looking from Within.- 5. Toward the End: Corruption, the Family and Struggles for Succession.- 6. At the End: Opening the Question of Legacy.