Political Power and Tribalism in Kenya

This book discusses Kenyas transition from authoritarianism to more democratic forms of politics and its impact on Kenyas multi-ethnic society. The author examines two significant questions: Why and how is ethnicity salient in Kenyas transition from one-party rule to multiparty politics? What is the relationship between ethnic conflict and political liberalization? The project explains the perennial issues of political disorganization through state violence and ethnicization of politics, and considers the significance of the concept of justice in Kenya.