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Kenya’s Bold Step to a Republic
On December 12, 1964, Kenya officially became a republic, a year after gaining independence. This milestone is celebrated as Jamhuri Day (Swahili for "republic"). It marks the day Kenya broke away from its colonial past...
Celebrated across Africa on this day
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Paul Ngei strengthens Kenya's transition to independence by returning his parliamentary bloc to KANU before the declaration of self-rule. - 1963 Kenya attains independence from British colonial rule under the leadership of former Kapenguria detainees. 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Njoroge Mungai appointed Minister for Health and Housing in Kenya's first cabinet following independence on December 12, 1963. -
J. M. Kariuki appointed private secretary to President Jomo Kenyatta following Kenya's independence. - 1963 The Republic of Kenya attains independence from Great Britain, inheriting a centralized Provincial Administration that relies on District Commissioners to maintain state authority. 🇰🇪 Kenya
- 1964 Joseph Murumbi appointed Kenya's first Minister of External Affairs upon the declaration of Kenya as a republic, designing the diplomatic corps and pursuing a non-aligned foreign policy. 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Paul Ngei joins Kenya's cabinet as Minister for Marketing and Cooperatives after the republic takes shape.
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Tom Mboya appointed Minister for Economic Planning and Development after the formal declaration of the Republic of Kenya. - 1964 The Parliament of Kenya passes constitutional amendments that transform the country into a republic, centralizing authority and reinforcing the power of District Commissioners under the presidency. 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Charles Njonjo granted a presidential pardon by Daniel arap Moi during the Jamhuri Day address, sparing him imprisonment while cementing his political isolation. -
Hassan al-Turabi stripped of his legislative posts and leadership positions after President Omar al-Bashir declares a state of emergency.
