This article examines The 2011 Independence Referendum: Self-Determination, International Support, and Expectations: Beyond the Liberal Peace Framework with a focused emphasis on Kenya within the field of Arts & Humanities. It is structured as a policy analysis article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.