The Political Economy of Development in Kenya

by Kempe Ronald Hope Sr.

Book Overview

Kenya is a country of geopolitical and economic importance in East Africa. It shares borders with unstable states such as Somalia and Sudan while being a hub for trade, communication, finance, and transportation across the region. Although relatively stable since its independence in 1963, the country still faces poverty, inequality, and corruption. In addition, the contested election of 2007 led to severe ethnic strife that tested its political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623565340
• ISBN13: 9781623565343
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"