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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

Spirit of Harambee

Expansion of education,health

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President Jomo Kenyatta and Members of the Cabinet after a meeting at State House Nakuru
President Jomo Kenyatta and Members of the Cabinet after a meeting at State House Nakuru 18.12.1973
President Jomo Kenyatta and Members of the Cabinet after a meeting at State House Nakuru
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by traditional dancers at State House Nairobi
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by traditional dancers at State House Nairobi_20.10.1973
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by traditional dancers at State House Nairobi
President Jomo Kenyatta with Vice President Daniel Arap Moi at Parliament Buildings Nairobi
President Jomo Kenyatta with Vice President Daniel Arap Moi at Parliament Buildings Nairobi_13.6.1972
President Jomo Kenyatta with Vice President Daniel Arap Moi at Parliament Buildings Nairobi
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by Luo traditional dancers during Jamhuri Day celebrations
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by Luo traditional dancers during Jamhuri Day celebrations_12.12.1971
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by Luo traditional dancers during Jamhuri Day celebrations
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by Kikuyu traditional dancers
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by Kikuyu traditional dancers in 1970
President Jomo Kenyatta being entertained by Kikuyu traditional dancers.
Spirit of Harambee_President Jomo Kenyatta pictured at Nairobi University_29 Sep 1969
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured at Nairobi University_29 Sep 1969
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured at Nairobi University_29 Sep 1969
Spirit of Harambee_President Jomo Kenyatta pictured arriving at Uhuru Park Nairobi_5 Nov 1974
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured arriving at Uhuru Park Nairobi 5 Nov 1974
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured arriving at Uhuru Park Nairobi_5 Nov 1974
Spirit of Harambee_President Jomo Kenyatta pictured being welcomed at University of Nairobi_28 September 1968
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured being welcomed at University of Nairobi_28 September 1968
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured being welcomed at University of Nairobi_28 September 1968
Spirit of Harambee_President Jomo Kenyatta pictured unveiling a plaque at KICC_11 Aug 1973
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured unveiling a plaque at KICC_11 Aug 1973
President Jomo Kenyatta pictured unveiling a plaque at KICC_11 Aug 1973
Spirit of Harambee_President Jomo Kenyatta with Vice President Daniel Moi Minister Tom Mboya and Attorney General Charles Njonjo at Harambee House Nairobi 1968
President Jomo Kenyatta with Vice President Daniel Moi Minister Tom Mboya and Attorney General Charles Njonjo at Harambee House Nairobi 1968
President Jomo Kenyatta with Vice President Daniel Moi Minister Tom Mboya and Attorney General Charles Njonjo at Harambee House Nairobi 1968
Spirit of Harambee_President Jomo Kenyatta with VP Daniel Arap Moi in 1970
President Jomo Kenyatta with VP Daniel Arap Moi in 1970
President Jomo Kenyatta with VP Daniel Arap Moi in 1970
Political intrigues_ Jomo Kenyatta pictured with armed forces officials at State House Nairobi_7 Apr 1978.webp
Jomo Kenyatta pictured with armed forces officials at State House Nairobi_7 Apr 1978.
Jomo Kenyatta pictured with armed forces officials at State House Nairobi_7 Apr 1978.
Historic black-and-white photo showing President Jomo Kenyatta standing at the centre of an open-top ceremonial Land Rover, flanked by Vice President Moi to his right, and the Agriculture minister Jeremiah Nyagah. They are surrounded by a battery of senior security officers and bodyguards. At the bottom right of the photo is a small section of a maize farm, given the event was an agricultural show in Nakuru.
President Jomo Kenyatta and VP Moi share the Presidential Land-Rover at Nakuru show
President Jomo Kenyatta, VP Moi and Agriculture minister Jeremiah Nyagah (right) share the Presidential Land Rover during the Opening of Nakuru agricu...
Black-and-white photo showing President Jomo Kenyatta signing an official document as his Vice Daniel Moi and other State officials stand round him all smiles. Kenyatta wears a dark suit, striped tie and flower lapel pin, while the officials are dressed in formal suits some with conference name badges. Kenyatta's ceremonial fly whisk rests on the table infront of him.
President Jomo Kenyatta signing Bills into Law in 1974
President Jomo Kenyatta signs Bills into law, witnessed by Vice President Daniel arap Moi, the Attorney General Charles Njonjo, the Speaker of the Nat...

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