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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

First elections under 2010 Constitution

2013 presidential Elections win

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President Uhuru Kenyatta chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto Press Briefing on New Cabinet at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto Press Briefing on New Cabinet at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto Press Briefing on New Cabinet at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto walking alongside House Speakers Justin Muturi and Ekwe Ethuro Parliament Buildings in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto walking alongside House Speakers Justin Muturi and Ekwe Ethuro Parliament Buildings in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta and DP William Ruto walking alongside House Speakers Justin Muturi and Ekwe Ethuro Parliament Buildings in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta officially opening the 11th Parliament of Kenya in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta officially opening the 11th Parliament of Kenya in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta officially opening the 11th Parliament of Kenya in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta inspecting a guard of honour during the official opening the 11th Parliament of Kenya in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta inspecting a guard of honour during the official opening the 11th Parliament of Kenya in Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta inspecting a guard of honour during the official opening the 11th Parliament of Kenya in Nairobi
President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta and DP Elect William Ruto meeting President Mwai Kibaki at State House Nairobi
President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta and DP Elect William Ruto meeting President Mwai Kibaki at State House Nairobi
President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta and DP Elect William Ruto meeting President Mwai Kibaki at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration Oath of Office as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration Oath of Office as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration Oath of Office as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with the 3rd President Mwai Kibaki
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with the 3rd President Mwai Kibaki
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with the 3rd President Mwai Kibaki
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with the 3rd President Mwai Kibaki DP William Ruto and CJ Mutunga
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with the 3rd President Mwai Kibaki DP William Ruto and CJ Mutunga
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with the 3rd President Mwai Kibaki DP William Ruto and C...
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with FL Margaret Kenyatta DP William Ruto and Rachel Ruto
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with FL Margaret Kenyatta DP William Ruto and Rachel Ruto
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Photo with FL Margaret Kenyatta DP William Ruto and Rachel Rut...
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi receiving The Sword
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi receiving The Sword
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi receiving The Sword
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi receiving The Constitution
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi receiving The Constitution
President Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration as the 4th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi receiving The Constitution
President Uhuru Kenyatta with Deputy President William Ruto at State House Nairobi_12.5.2014.
President Uhuru Kenyatta with Deputy President William Ruto at State House Nairobi_12.5.2014
President Uhuru Kenyatta with Deputy President William Ruto at State House Nairobi_12.5.2014
Videos 17
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Uganda President Yoweri Museveni in Mombasa_27.3.2019
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Uganda President Yoweri Museveni in Mombasa
President Uhuru Kenyatta visiting Uhuru Gardens Primary School on the first day of KCPE Exams_31.10.2018
President Uhuru Kenyatta visiting Uhuru Gardens Primary School on the first day of KCPE Exams
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Prince William at State House Nairobi_30.9.2018
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Prince William at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomed by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC_27.8.2018
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomed by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC
President Uhuru Kenyatta voting in Gatundu South during the 2017 General Election_7.8.2017
President Uhuru Kenyatta voting in Gatundu South during the 2017 General Election
President Uhuru Kenyatta Visiting KDF Soldiers in Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia_18.3.2017
President Uhuru Kenyatta Visiting KDF Soldiers in Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia
President Uhuru Kenyatta Meeting US Secretary of State John Kerry at State House Nairobi_4.5.2015
President Uhuru Kenyatta Meeting US Secretary of State John Kerry at State House Nairobi
President Mwai Kibaki farewell ceremony honour as CIC by The Kenya Defence Forces at Eastleigh Airbase Nairobi_22.3.2013
President Mwai Kibaki farewell ceremony honour as CIC by The Kenya Defence Forces at Eastleigh Airbase Nairobi
President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta Receiving Certificate from IEBC Chairperson Isaak Hassan at Bomas after winning the 2013 elections
President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta Receiving Certificate from IEBC Chairperson Isaak Hassan at Bomas after winning the 2013 elections
President Uhuru Kenyatta Chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta Chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House Nairobi
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Pope Francis at JKIA Nairobi during the papal visit to Kenya
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Pope Francis at JKIA Nairobi during the papal visit to Kenya.
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming US President Barack Obama at State House Guard of honour and gun salute
President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming US President Barack Obama at State House Guard of honour and gun salute
The inauguration Day Speech of Uhuru Kenyatta Part 4
The inauguration Day Speech of Uhuru Kenyatta Part 4
Inauguration Speech of President Uhuru Kenyatta part 3
The inauguration Day Speech of Uhuru Kenyatta Part 3
The inauguration Day Speech of Uhuru Kenyatta Part 2
The inauguration Day Speech of Uhuru Kenyatta Part 2
Inauguration Speech of President Uhuru Kenyatta
Uhuru Kenyatta Inauguration Speech at Kasarani Stadium
Inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta
Uhuru Kenyatta taking the oath of office at Kasarani Stadium

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