KANU in 1983 emphasized stability, national unity, and development under Moi's Nyayo philosophy. The party ideology stressed the importance of Moi's personal leadership and loyalty to the president. KANU continued to present itself as the embodiment of Kenyan nationalism and as the sole legitimate political organization. The ideology provided cover for increasing authoritarianism by framing it as serving national development and unity.
See Also
- KANU Party
- 1983 Election
- Nyayo
- Daniel arap Moi
- Kenya Political System 1978-1991
- Kenya One-Party State
Sources
- Widner, Jennifer. The Rise of a Party-State in Kenya. University of California Press, 1992.
- Hornsby, Charles. Kenya: A History Since Independence. I.B. Tauris, 2012.
- Gitonga, Ezra. "Moi's Kenya: Social Engineering in a Kleptocratic State." In Rogue States and State Sponsors of Terrorism. Edited by Robert Rotberg, 2007.