CURRENT KENYA REGIME AND REGIONAL INTERGRATION

Authors

  • Emmah Gathoni Department of History and Diplomatic Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ejhr.794

Keywords:

current, Kenya regime, regional, integration

Abstract

Purpose: Head of state has the role of presenting the interests of the country at the community to have them embedded for better regional integration. The general objective of the study was to examine current Kenya regime and regional integration.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study concludes that Kenya head of state has a crucial role to play with regard to fulfilling regional commitments touching on integration as well as establishing linkages between different regional policies and strategies. Finally, the study concluded that the EAC state governments can steer effort of integration as long as there is a will to plough in more resources which will go a long way in creating a friendly environment for trade and movement for all their citizens.

Recommendations: The study recommends that there is need for Kenya government to  come out strongly to ensure that when promoting interests, it is prudent to give priority to those interests that cut across member states of EAC since they are geared towards achieving integration and therefore beneficial to the entire region. In addition, the East Africa Community members should be guided on the need to conform to the regional integration laws, for instance, on set tariffs there is need to maintain standard in terms of levies to be charged for both exported and imported goods and services hence promoting trade and boosting security in these nations

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Published

2021-09-28

How to Cite

Gathoni, E. . (2021). CURRENT KENYA REGIME AND REGIONAL INTERGRATION. European Journal of Historical Research, 1(1), 12 – 23. https://doi.org/10.47672/ejhr.794

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