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This article examines the reconstruction of the East African Community (EAC) into a functioning regional organisation. Focusing on new regionalism as the theoretical point of departure, it explores the extent to which East Africa has been transformed into a functioning regional entity with juridical powers. Using the official EAC documents in particular, the econo-political institutional structures and functions of the EAC ara analysed. The neo-statist, neo-functional and functional characteristics of the treaty are identified and critically examined. The potential difficulties inherent in such structures that have undermined and may continue to hamper progress towards the operationalisation and implementation of the EAC objectives are addressed. Specific areas relating to econo-political processes of integration that have been accomplished by the EAC since the treaty came into force in 2000 are also identified and analysed. (...) (Politeia/DÜI)

The return to multiparty elections in Kenya in 1992 did not meaningfully change the character of the preceding authoritarian single-party state. The article reveals how presidential domination of all branches of government continued, with patronage, coercion, & the flouting of the rule of law undermining the process of free & fair multiparty elections. State repression of opposition forces ensured the success of President Daniel arap Moi & the ruling KANU in the presidential & general elections of 1992 & 1997, & continued after the elections, making a mockery of government claims to be initiating constitutional reform. Central to the process of political control has been the manipulation of ethnicity. 4 Tables. Adapted from the source document.

The return to multiparty elections in Kenya in 1992 did not meaningfully change the character of the preceding authoritarian single-party state. The article reveals how presidential domination of all branches of government continued, with patronage, coercion, & the flouting of the rule of law undermining the process of free & fair multiparty elections. State repression of opposition forces ensured the success of President Daniel arap Moi & the ruling KANU in the presidential & general elections of 1992 & 1997, & continued after the elections, making a mockery of government claims to be initiating constitutional reform. Central to the process of political control has been the manipulation of ethnicity. 4 Tables. Adapted from the source document.