~Kenya is no doubt a special case~ : British policy towards Kenya, 1960-1980
This thesis examines the ways British policy towards Kenya was made from 1960 to 1980 â from the last years of British colonial rule and through the first two decades of Kenyaâs existence as an independent state. Despite the late colonial traumas of Mau Mau, relationships between the British government and the new government of Kenya were very close. British officials actively pursued influence, and a combination of multiple and overlapping interests and a dense network of relationships encouraged British politicians, civil servants and diplomats to place a high value on this relationship, coming to describe it as âspecialâ. The thesis examines how âpolicyâ was made, and argues that this emerged from numerous decisions taken by individuals at multiple levels, informed by âhabits of thoughtâ as well as a general understanding of British interests which was shared â despite some rivalries and tensions between UK government departments. British attitudes were also shaped by misunderstandings and prejudices. Kenya, by contrast, was emerging as a neo-patrimonial state. This thesis examines how these systems interacted with one another and recognises the clear difference: British officials worked
Cullen, Catriona Poppy
~Kenya is no doubt a special case~ : British policy towards Kenya, 1960-1980. This thesis examines the ways British policy towards Kenya was made from 1960 to 1980 â from the last years of British colonial rule and through the first two decades of Kenyaâs existence as an independent state. Despite the late colonial traumas of Mau Mau, relationships between the British government and the new government of Kenya were very close. British officials actively pursued influence, and a combination of multiple and overlapping interests and a dense network of relationships encouraged British politicians, civil servants and diplomats to place a high value on this relationship, coming to describe it as âspecialâ. The thesis examines how âpolicyâ was made, and argues that this emerged from numerous decisions taken by individuals at multiple levels, informed by âhabits of thoughtâ as well as a general understanding of British interests which was shared â despite some rivalries and tensions between UK government departments. British attitudes were also shaped by misunderstandings and prejudices. Kenya, by contrast, was emerging as a neo-patrimonial state. This thesis examines how these systems interacted with one another and recognises the clear difference: British officials worked
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