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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
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The iconic fly-whisk carried by Mzee Jomo Kenyatta during state ceremonies.

Associated President
HE Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

Kenyatta's Ceremonial Fly-Whisk

Caption The iconic fly-whisk carried by Mzee Jomo Kenyatta during state ceremonies.

Provenance & identity

Creator

Creator/Producer
Unknown Maasai Craftsman

Origin/Provenance
Personal Collection

Date Acquired

Previous Owners
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Family, National Archives

Associated Event
From Madaraka to Jamhuri

Physical description

Material Type(s)
Animal hair, beads, wood

Dimensions
45 cm length, 10 cm diameter handle

Weight
250 grams

Condition
Excellent - Preserved

Collection management

Current Location
National Archives, Nairobi, Vault A1

Insurance Value

Insurance Value
KES 5,000,000

Authenticity Certification
Certified Authentic by National Heritage Experts

Conservation Notes
Store in climate-controlled vault, avoid direct sunlight

Tags
Symbolism
Regalia
Tradition
Iconic
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