| Description |
1 online resource (280 pages) |
| Series |
Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies Series |
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Cambridge imperial and post-colonial studies series
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| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations; List of Tables; 1 Introduction: From Mau Mau Enemies to 'Best Friends'; Post-Colonial Kenya and British Foreign Policy; Decolonisation in Kenya; Beyond Neo-Colonialism; Defining Policy; The Nature of the Relationship; Sources and Structure; References; Making Policy; 2 British Institutions and Actors; Politicians and Civil Servants; Overseas Departments; Other Departments; East Africa Department; British High Commission, Nairobi; High Commissioners; Diplomatic Personnel; Conclusion; References; 3 Kenyan Institutions and Actors; Jomo Kenyatta |
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Charles Njonjo and Bruce McKenzieKenya's Elite; Kenyan Foreign Policy-Making; Conclusion; References; Policy-making and the Anglo-Kenyan Relationship, 1963-1980; 4 1963-1964: Decolonising a Difficult Colony; Planning for Independence; Mutiny; The Memorandum of Intention and Understanding; Continuing Expatriates; Conclusion; References; 5 1965-1969: Ensuring a Valuable Relationship; African Socialism and Investment; Operation Binnacle; Bamburi Understanding; Asian Immigration; Conclusion; References; 6 1970-1973: Negotiating Benefits and Challenges; The Bamburi Understanding Renewed |
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Aid NegotiationsThe 1971 Coup Plot; Arms and Asians; General Relationship Talks; Conclusion; References; 7 1974-July 1978: Waning Relationships and Interests; Military Policies; Aid Policies; J.M. Kariuki's Assassination; Arms Supplies and the Entebbe Raid; The Moi-Njonjo-Kibaki-McKenzie Group; The Bamburi Understanding Reconsidered; Conclusion; References; 8 August 1978-1980: Succeeding with a New President; Succession; State Visit; Conclusion; References; 9 Conclusion: A 'Special' Relationship; References; Index |
| Summary |
This book explores British post-colonial foreign policy towards Kenya from 1963 to 1980. It reveals the extent and nature of continued British government influence in Kenya after independence. It argues that this was not simply about neo-colonialism, and Kenya's elite had substantial agency to shape the relationship. The first section addresses how policy was made and the role of High Commissions and diplomacy. It emphasises contingency, with policy produced through shared interests and interaction with leading Kenyans. It argues that British policy-makers helped to create and then reinforced Kenya's neo-patrimonialism. The second part examines the economic, military, personal and diplomatic networks which successive British governments sustained with independent Kenya. A combination of interlinked interests encouraged British officials to place a high value on this relationship, even as their world commitments diminished. This book appeals to those interested in Kenyan history, post-colonial Africa, British foreign policy, and forms of diplomacy and policy-making.-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Postcolonialism -- Kenya
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Great Britain-History
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HISTORY -- Africa -- Central.
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Diplomatic relations
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Postcolonialism
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World history
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| SUBJECT |
Kenya -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
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Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Kenya
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| Subject |
Great Britain
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Kenya
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783319562766 |
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3319562762 |
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