Happy Jamhuri Day

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Happy Jamhuri Day!
December 12, 1963 forever!
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God Bless Kenya
And bring Peace to our neighbors
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Old Kenya Colony flag

While under British colonial rule Kenya's
official anthem was "God Save the Queen" which is
the British Anthem. "Kenya Land of the Lion" was
the national song sung at sporting and other such
events. No mention of Kenyans or their culture
was allowed.
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Kenya Colonial History

• The colonial history of Kenya starts at the
  Berlin Conference of 1885 when European nations
  divided Africa among themselves. In 1894 the
  British government declared the East African
  Protectorate over Kenya and Uganda.
• The protectorate became a colony in 1920. The
  Kenya historical events timeline below highlights
  key events of the colonial period.

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Kenya Colonial History continued..

• 1944 Kenyan African Union (KAU) formed to
  campaign for independence.
• 1947 Jomo Kenyatta becomes KAU leader.
• 1947 The Mau Mau rebel movement is born
• 1952 Mau Mau activities intensify. Colonial
  government declares state of emergency. Kenyatta,
  Achieng Aneko and others are arrested.
• 1953 Kenyatta is sentenced to 7 years
  imprisonment on charges of leading Mau mau. .

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Kenya Colonial History continued..

• 1959 Kenyatta is released from prison.
• 1960 State of emergency ends. Britain starts
  preparing Kenya for majority African rule. James
  Gichuru, Oginga Odinga and others form Kenya
  African National Union (KANU)
• 1963 June 1st Kenya achieves internal
  self-government (Madaraka).
• 1963 December 12th Kenya gains independence.
  Jomo Kenyatta becomes Prime Minister

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History and Meaning of the Flag of Kenya

• The current Kenya flag was adopted on
  Independence Day, December 12th 1963.
• It was based on the flag of KANU (Kenya African
  National Union), the political party that led
  Kenya to independence.
• The original flag of Kenya had three equal
  stripes of black, red, and green. These colors
  symbolized

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Kenyan Flag continued

• Black - The indigenous Kenyan people
• Red - The blood that was shed in the fight for
  independence
• Green - Kenya's rich agricultural land and
  natural resources
• The white stripes, the traditional Masai shield,
  and the two crossed spears were added to the flag
  of Kenya after Kenya attained independence. The
  white color symbolizes peace while the shield and
  spears signifies that all Kenyans are always
  ready to defend the independence they fought so
  hard for.

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Kenya National Anthem

• The Kenya national anthem is a beautiful piece of
  music with an authentic African melody.
• The anthem evokes a deep sense of patriotism
  among Kenyans.
• It is commonly played during international events
  such as the international athletic events when
  Kenyan athletes excel.
• Back in the country the national anthem is played
  during national holidays and on other important
  or historical events.
• During these events a military band performs the
  national anthem asserting the anthem's role as a
  symbol of Kenya's national unity.

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The Coat of Arms
The Lions, Shield and Spears Lets protect
Kenya The Cockrel with an Axe A new dawn
meaning (Amuka, chukua Jembe uende shamba)
HARAMBEE ! Lets join together to build
Kenya Mount Kenya The pride of Kenya and
respectable home of Mwene Nyaga
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KENYAS FIRST PRESIDENT1963-1978

• New government cabinet is formed
• New Kenyan Flag and new Kenyan National Anthem
  are adopted and symbolizes the following

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Mzee Daniel Arap Moi1978-1992

• Multiparty Democracy is born
• In 1992 parliament revoked the section of the
  Constitution that made Kenya a one party state.
• In December 1992 Kenya held its first multiparty
  elections. Kenya's President Moi won the
  elections to start his first five-year term under
  the new constitutional amendments.
• In the second multiparty elections in December
  1997 Moi won a second and final five-year term.

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President Mwai Kibaki2002 ?

• In 2002 the main opposition parties united under
  one coalition, NARC.
• The NARC candidate Mwai Kibaki defeated Uhuru
  Kenyatta of KANU thus ending KANU's thirty-nine
  year reign.
• The NARC government has dramatically reversed the
  negative economic growth and hardship once
  experienced in Kenya during President Moi's
  tenure.

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Am glad I did it!
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KENYAN HEROES

• Koitalel Arap Samoei Mekatilili Wa Menza
  Waiyaki Wa Hinga Dedan Kimathi Wangu Wa
  Makeri Harry Thuku Ezekiel Apindi Mzee
  Jomo Kenyatta Ronald Ngala Oginga Ondinga
  James Gichuru Daniel Arap Moi

Former President Moi (third from right) with the
Kapenguria  Six (from left) Bildad Kaggia, Fred
Kubai, Ochieng Oneko,  Jomo Kenyatta, Paul Ngei,
and Kungu Karumba
Thank God there are Heros!
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• Proud to be Kenyan

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Come on!
Be proud of your culture!
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Jump and Dance for Kenya
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• Dress like a Kenyan

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Have a Happy Jamuhuri Day!