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Highlights
Kenya became a Republic on 12 December 1964. Nairobi became Kenya's capital in 1907. Kenya adopted its current Constitution on 27 August 2010. The Mau Mau Uprising played a pivotal role in Kenya's struggle for independence. Over 1.5 million Kenyans were detained during the State of Emergency (1952–1960). Kenya's first Constitution came into effect on 12 December 1963. The Presidential Standard is the official flag of the President of Kenya. The Lancaster House Conferences laid the constitutional foundation for independent Kenya. Kenya gained internal self-rule (Madaraka) on 1 June 1963, and full independence six months later. Kenya has had five Presidents since independence in 1963. Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition during Mashujaa Day celebration in Kwale County Presidential Library and Archives Junior Secondary School Educational Outreach program in Siaya County Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition Jamhuri Day Thematic Week at KICC Nairobi Kenya became a Republic on 12 December 1964. Nairobi became Kenya's capital in 1907. Kenya adopted its current Constitution on 27 August 2010. The Mau Mau Uprising played a pivotal role in Kenya's struggle for independence. Over 1.5 million Kenyans were detained during the State of Emergency (1952–1960). Kenya's first Constitution came into effect on 12 December 1963. The Presidential Standard is the official flag of the President of Kenya. The Lancaster House Conferences laid the constitutional foundation for independent Kenya. Kenya gained internal self-rule (Madaraka) on 1 June 1963, and full independence six months later. Kenya has had five Presidents since independence in 1963. Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition during Mashujaa Day celebration in Kwale County Presidential Library and Archives Junior Secondary School Educational Outreach program in Siaya County Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition Jamhuri Day Thematic Week at KICC Nairobi

Historical Timeline
Our Presidents

Learn about the leaders who crafted Kenya's development since independence; biographies, photographs, videos and more





    
  
  


President Jomo Kenyatta Official Portrait

HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

1963 – 1978

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Black-and-white portrait of President Daniel arap Moi wearing a pinstriped suit, patterned tie and lapel flower, facing slightly towards the camera.

HE Daniel Toroitich arap Moi

1978 – 2002

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 Colour portrait of President Mwai Kibaki wearing a dark suit, blue shirt and patterned yellow tie against an orange background.

HE Emilio Mwai Kibaki

2002 – 2013

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Colour portrait of smiling middle-aged President Uhuru Kenyatta in a dark suit, white shirt and bright red tie against a light gray background.

HE Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta

2013 – 2022

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Portrait of a smiling President William Ruto in a dark suit, white shirt and yellow patterned tie, against a light gray background with part of the Kenyan flag visible on the left side.

HE Dr William Samoei Ruto

2022 – Present

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Documents

21 Jan 2025

President William Ruto Executive Order Number 1 of 2025

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26 Jun 1963

The Making of the Kenyan Flag Cabinet Minutes Page 4_26.6.1963

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01 Jun 1967

President Jomo Kenyatta Speech on the occasion of Madaraka Day_1.6.1967

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18 Apr 1969

The Constitution of Kenya ACT 1969 Number 5 of 1969

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Speeches

HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

President Jomo Kenyatta Speech on the occasion of Madaraka Day_1.6.1965

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HE Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta 7 pgs

President Uhuru Kenyatta speech on Madaraka Day_1.6.2016

June 1, 2016

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HE Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta 10 pgs

President Uhuru Kenyatta Speech on Madaraka Day_1.6.2020

June 1, 2020

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Audios

HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

President Jomo Kenyatta listening to The National Anthem for the first time at Gatundu Home

August 6, 1963

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HE Daniel Toroitich arap Moi

Inauguration of President Daniel Moi

October 14, 1978

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HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

Jomo Kenyatta becomes Prime Minister 1963 and President

June 1, 1963

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HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

1963 Independence Day Prime Minister Jomo Kenyatta

June 1, 1963

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