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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
Artifact Image
statue

Associated President
HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

Jomo Kenyatta Statue Outside Kenyatta International Conference Centre KICC Nairobi_April 1984

Caption Jomo Kenyatta Statue Outside Kenyatta International Conference Centre KICC Nairobi_April 1984

Provenance & identity

Creator

Creator/Producer
Presidential Library and Archives

Origin/Provenance
KICC Nairobi

Date Acquired

Previous Owners
Jomo Kenyatta

Intended Recipient
Jomo Kenyatta Statue

Associated Event
From Madaraka to Jamhuri

Physical description

Material Type(s)
Jomo Kenyatta Statue

Collection management

Current Location
KICC Nairobi

Authenticity Certification
Jomo Kenyatta Statue

Tags
Jomo Kenyatta Statue
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