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apr 18, 1888 - McKinnon's Imperial British East Africa Company founded 1888

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McKinnon wrongly believed East Africa had enormous economic potential, and setup the IBEAC in Uganda, Kenya, Zanzibar, Pemba, and Somaliland to attract British investment. Granted a royal charter on 6 Sept 1888.

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apr 18, 1888
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~ 137 years ago