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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...
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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. - 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. -
Charles Njonjo granted a presidential pardon by Daniel arap Moi during the Jamhuri Day address, sparing him imprisonment while cementing his political isolation.
