Abstract: This article offers a critical investigation of the principles of democracy and their application in Eastern Africa countries; specifically looking at its effectiveness and the conflicts that have either been resolved or triggered by the introduction of democracy into their various governments over the last two decades. Using a reductionist model to draw our conclusions, and drawing on large-scale scholars’ opinion surveys, we argue that democracy as a form of government is not the solution Africa needs. Rather, democracy is an idealistic idea that exists theoretically but not in practical existence in Eastern Africa. However, we acknowledge the strides the democracy principles have contributed to the successes of African governments. We also come up with some recommendations that can be put in place to solve these problems such as Arms Proliferation and underdevelopment.
Keywords: Democracy, Principles of Democracy, Eastern Africa.
Title: Application of Democracy Principles in Eastern Africa: A Critical Review of Literature
Author: Charline Muia, Winfred Ogutu, Lillian Njoroge, Ng’eno KWA
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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