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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

Swearing-in

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Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
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President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi waving the Sword to the Crowd
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi waving the Sword to the Crowd
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi waving the Sword to the Crowd
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Sword handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Sword handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Sword handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Presidential Standard raised
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Presidential Standard raised
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Presidential Standard raised
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Photo with First Lady Rachel Ruto
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Photo with First Lady Rachel Ruto
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Photo with First Lady Rachel Ruto
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office Close Up
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office Close Up
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Oath of Office Close Up
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Constitution handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Constitution handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Constitution handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Certificate of Inauguration handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Certificate of Inauguration handover
President William Ruto Inauguration as the 5th President of Kenya at Kasarani Stadium Nairobi Certificate of Inauguration handover

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