This book offers a nuanced and comprehensive analysis of Kenya's foreign and security policies, beginning with the legacy of Jomo Kenyatta's presidency and tracing its influence on subsequent administrations of Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto. By situating Kenya's policies within the broader context of African and global diplomacy, this book provides a deeper understanding of how colonial legacies, domestic political dynamics, and economic strategies shaped the nation's trajectory. Kipyego Cheluget and Stephen Wright skillfully integrate themes such as Pan-Africanism, Cold War geopolitics, regional cooperation, and Kenya's pragmatic diplomacy to highlight the interplay between domestic and external factors, offering valuable insights into Kenya's role as a stabilizing force in the Eastern Africa and its navigation of complex global partnerships. The blend of historical depth, theoretical rigor, and practical relevance makes it a compelling resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone keen to understand the forces shaping modern African states.

Paul Kibiwott Kurgat, Senior Lecturer of Diplomacy and International Relations, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

Cheluget and Wright offer unique and comprehensive treatise on the ramifications of domestic and concomitant African factors on Kenya's foreign and security policies grounded during the Kenyatta presidency which, the nuances notwithstanding, largely buttressed the successive administrations of Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto. This volume is a must for courses on Kenya Foreign Policy, African Foreign Policy, African International Relations, and African Politics.

Korwa Gombe Adar, Professor of International Studies, United States International University-Africa, Kenya