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Ghana's contribution to ECOWAS

 Ghana, as one of the founding and active members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has made significant contributions to the organization's objectives and activities. Some of Ghana's key contributions to ECOWAS are as follows: Commitment to Regional Integration: Ghana has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to regional integration within ECOWAS. It actively participates in regional meetings, summits, and conferences, contributing to the decision-making processes and policy formulations of the organization. Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance: Ghana is known for its stable democracy and good governance practices. As a member of ECOWAS, Ghana has been actively involved in promoting democratic principles, conducting free and fair elections, and supporting democratic transitions in other member states. Advocacy for Peace and Security: Ghana has played an important role in advocating for peace and security in the West African region. It has...
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FACTORS THAT LED TO THE RISE OF NATIONALISM IN KENYA

 the following are factors that led to the rise of nationalism in kenya

  • Coming up of political parties, for example the KAU that spread nationalism among the Kikuyu. 
  • The influence of mass media in Kenya, for example Radio Cairo Swahili service, Sauti -YaMwafirika and others. 
  • The role of the Second World War and Ex- service men which later enlightened the Kenyans. 
  •  The Atlantic charter of 1941 that stressed the importance of self rule. 
  • The influence of the Egyptian revolution of 1952 encouraged the Kenyans. 
  • The role played by independent churches. They condemned colonialism through pastors like Elijah Masinde among others. 
  •  Influence of western education. People like Tom-Mboya, Jomo-Kenyatta, Oginga Odinga and others due to their education, mobilized Kenyans for independence. 
  • The influence of Welfare Associations that were formed in Kenya, for example the Northern Kavirondo Central Association, Kamba members Association and others mobilised people in Kenya. 
  • Swahili language that created unity among the Kenyans in different parts. 
  • Development of infrastructures like roads, railways and encouraged the growth of nationalism in Kenya. 
  • Development of urban centres in Kenya like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu that were gathering centres to so many people in Kenya. 
  •  The domination of Kenyan economy by the Indians (Asians) in Kenya went along way in creating nationalistic feelings among the Kenyans 
  •  Forced labour on white plantations in Kenya spread discontents that led to rise of nationalism. 
  • Taking away of Kenyan land by the British created a sense of resentment or anger that led to rise of nationalism in Kenya. 
  • The “Kipande” notorious system in Kenya that denied the Africans chance to move within their country freely also later led to development of Nationalism. 
  • The role played by Trade unions, for example Mombasa African worker Union and others united the people for political challenges. 
  •  The role of vibrant leaders like Jomo Kenyatta, Tom Mboya and others led the Kenyans into political agitations or demands. 
  • The role of Mau-Mau movement in Kenya united Africans against Europeans for a common goal that is getting independence. 
  •  The granting of independence to India and Pakistan in 1947 spread to Kenya in the 1950s when the war veterans demanded for independence. 
  • The 5th Pan African congress held in Manchester in 1955 where even Jomo-Kenyatta was present aroused nationalism among the Kenyans. 
  • The success of the Algerian revolution of 1954 onwards inspired the Kenyans. 
  • The role of United Nations organization that inspired all countries who were not yet independent to struggle for independence.

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