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The Anatomy of Neo-Colonialism in Kenya

Part of the African Histories and Modernities Book Series

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50965-5

ISBN: 978-3-319-50964-8

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

Aug 30, 2017

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Introduction

Maloba, W. O.

Pages: 1 –20

[The Introduction introduces the main problems that haunted Kenyatta’s government throughout his reign in Kenya, and how those problems were in turn shaped by the intense ideological struggle in the country between radical nationalists led by Oginga Odinga, Bildad Kaggia, and Pia Gama Pinto, and...
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The End of Radicalism: “Throwing Oginga Odinga Under the Bus”

Maloba, W. O.

Pages: 21 –76

[This chapter describes and analyzes the political and strategic initiatives of the British intelligence services and the CIA, to oust the radicals from the government and the KANU (the sole political party). A lot of attention is placed on efforts to oust Oginga Odinga from power. He had come to...
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African Socialism and the Rise and Rise of Conservative Nationalism

Maloba, W. O.

Pages: 77 –148

[African Socialism and the Rise of Conservative Nationalism. This chapter provides a detailed analysis of African Socialism and why Kenyatta chose to endorse it and make it the “guiding light” of his government. Kenyatta’s government’s argument that in fact capitalism (endorsed by African...
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Defending Kenya: Looking from Within

Maloba, W. O.

Pages: 149 –213

[This chapter provided the first detailed analysis of the secret defense agreements that Kenyatta signed with the British. One of these agreements, the Bamburi Understanding, was known to a very select few people in the government: Kenyatta, McKenzie, and Njonjo. Kenyatta regarded this agreement...
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Toward the End: Corruption, the Family, and Struggles for Succession

Maloba, W. O.

Pages: 215 –303

[Toward the End: Corruption: The Family, and Struggles for Succession. Chapter 5 discusses: the rise of corruption under Kenyatta; use of public office for personal gain; the matter of conspicuous consumption. Western corporations and corruptions; and the ruling elite as the new collaborators....
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At the End: Opening the Question of Legacy

Maloba, W. O.

Pages: 305 –369

[At the End: Opening the Question of Legacy: What is Kenyatta’s legacy? Starting with consideration in the UK; the government, press, and so on, Chapter 6 provides an analysis of why he comes to be regarded by the UK (and the West in general) as Africa’s greatest post-colonial leader. This...

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