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African Socialism and the Economic Foundations of Kenya

Sessional Paper No. 10 (1965) set out Kenya’s post-independence economic direction amid Cold War pressures. It defined African Socialism as pragmatic, non-aligned, and adaptable, balancing state authority and private enterprise while confronting constraints of capital, skills, and growth.

By Omukoko OkothJan 5, 2026

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Government of Kenya (1965). Sessional Paper No. 10 of 1965 on African Socialism and Its Application to Planning in Kenya. Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, Nairobi.1965

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