Regional Trade Stratagem Influencing Kenya's Diplomatic Engagements With in The East African Community. EAC, Paradigm

Abstract: This Paper presents the introduction of the study that is the influence of regional trade stratagem on Kenya's diplomatic engagements within the East African Community paradigm. The study examines the study's background information in the context of global, regional and national, local perspectives with the aim to give context and gaps in the area of research. Many countries around the world use economic diplomacy to exert their influence. Kenya is a major economy in Africa ranking currently among the biggest economies in East Africa Community. It’s robust economy and advanced infrastructure development compared to other neighboring states has earned her the title “the Gateway to Africa.” While many studies explore Kenya’s economic growth, few interrogate its efficiency as a tool for economic diplomacy in the EAC. This necessitated an urgent inquiry into strategies on how to interrogate the influence of regional trade stratagem on Kenya's diplomatic engagements within the East African community paradigm. Keywords: International trade stratagem, strategic Diplomatic engagements, Trade policies, Economic Partnerships. Title: Regional Trade Stratagem Influencing Kenya’s Diplomatic Engagements With in The East African Community. EAC, Paradigm Author: Samson Kemboi Koech, Amb Pual Kibiwwot Kurgat, Dr Gerald Liguyani Majany International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 4, October 2025 - December 2025 Page No: 513-537 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 02-December-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17788518 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/regional-trade-stratagem-influencing-kenyas-diplomatic-engagements-with-in-the-east-african-community-eac-paradigm