Effect Of African Union Activities On Political And Economic Development Of African Countries: A Case Study Of Kenya

Abstract

Amid raving political and economic forecasts that Africa will be a peaceful and big emerging market in the globe, fight for power as well as chronic food shortages remain the major problems in implementation of the same. The AU is much aware of all this and the weak links thus have been leading to poor economic growth and at some point its coming up with mechanisms to convince its member states to boost its economic stability. Creation of free trade area as well as getting rid of trade barriers are some of the mechanisms being employed. Territorial disputes associated with the treasures along the territories have led to disputes among neighboring countries and poor mutual relationship. The study focuses on the activities African Union has so far taken in relation to political and economic stability in African. It explains on the impact and the effects the established activities have so far enabled to creation of a stable continent. Kenya being one of the members of the African union has also being among the countries facing political and economic instability and all this has been caused majorly by the poor leadership and governance in the continent. The AU has factored in the Africa’s Agenda 2063, implementation of free trade area within Africa whereby African states within the AU umbrella shall trade freely within the continent. This shall ensure a tremendous growth in the global market and its competitive trend in the global market shall increase. Amid growth, challenges have been encountered in ensuring the economy of the members is stable. This paper explains how political stability has led to good relationship between Kenya and other regions in the continent and also around the globe. It shall explain on trade and economic growth in Kenya and the challenges Kenya is facing in ensuring economic stability.