Discussion Prompt:
Kenya has become East Africa's economic, financial and transportation hub. It has also built upon major industries including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, communications and financial services. Interestingly, following its independence from Britain in 1963, Kenya embraced African Socialism. After reading the case study, Kenya: An African Lion, share the following with the class.
1. Describe socialism and how it was practiced in Kenya.
2. Describe why the country choose this path? Discuss the short-term benefits and long- term drawbacks of this choice.
3. Describe the macroeconomic changes that took place in Kenya since the 1990's. What are some ongoing political and legal barriers? What about terrorism?