dec 12, 1963 - Kenya’s Independence (December 12, 1963 CE)

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After years of resistance and the Mau Mau uprising, Kenya achieved independence from Britain on December 12, 1963. Jomo Kenyatta, a central figure in the independence movement, became the country’s first Prime Minister and later President. Kenyatta promoted national unity and reconciliation, helping Kenya transition from colonial rule to self-governance. His leadership symbolized the strength of African nationalism and the role of freedom fighters in achieving liberation.

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