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Kenya became an independent state on 12 December 1963. Kenya's legal status as an independent nation was provided for by section 1 of the Kenya Independence Act 1963, and Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. That Act provided, "On and after 12th December 1963 (in this Act referred to as 'the appointed day') Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom shall have no responsibility for the government of Kenya or any part thereof."
On independence, Kenya became a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as head of state. All duties of the Queen were exercised by the Governor-General of Kenya. Though Kenyan citizens ceased to be citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies, they remained British subjects by virtue of their citizenship in a country that was a member of the Commonwealth.
On 12 December 1964, major amendments to the Kenyan constitution came into force. The amendments provided for the governance of Kenya as a presidential republic. Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state and the position of Governor-General was abolished. The British Parliament enacted the Kenya Republic Act 1965 to provide that Kenya's status as a republic would not affect Kenyans' status as Commonwealth citizens and British subjects.
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∙ 12y agoKenya became an independent state on 12 December 1963. Kenya's legal status as an independent nation was provided for by section 1 of the Kenya Independence Act 1963, an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. That Act provided, "On and after 12th December 1963 (in this Act referred to as 'the appointed day') Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom shall have no responsibility for the government of Kenya or any part thereof."
On independence, Kenya became a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as head of state. All duties of the Queen were exercised by the Governor-General of Kenya. Though Kenyan citizens ceased to be citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies, they remained British subjects by virtue of their citizenship in a country that was a member of the Commonwealth.
On 12 December 1964, major amendments to the Kenyan constitution came into force. The amendments provided for the governance of Kenya as a presidential republic. Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state and the position of Governor-General was abolished. The British Parliament enacted the Kenya Republic Act 1965 to provide that Kenya's status as a republic would not affect Kenyans' status as Commonwealth citizens and British subjects.
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∙ 12y agoIn December 1963, Kenya gained independence from the British.
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∙ 16y agoKenya was created in 1920 from the British East Africa Protectorate and named after its main mountain. It was granted independence by Britain on Dec 12th 1963.
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∙ 15y agoKenya gained its independence on December 12, 1963.
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∙ 16y agoOctober 9th, 1962
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∙ 11y agoits on 1st july 1962
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∙ 13y ago1963
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∙ 12y ago1994
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Does Kenya have any armed forces?
yes. the Kenya army,the kenya airforce,the Kenya navy.
What was Kenya's name in 1961?
Kenya's name has always been Kenya.
Does Kenya have any rainforests?
There are little rain forests in Kenya and Kenya is in Africa...not a lot.
What is the name of Kenya's capital?
Kenya's capital is Nairobi.
Is Kenya a state?
Kenya is a country is eastern Africa.
What was Kenya called prior to December 1963?
The British established the Kenya Colony.
Who were the Kenya premier league winners in1964?
The Kenya Premier League was established in 2003, so there were no winners in 1964 as the league did not exist at that time.
Who controlled Kenya before independence?
Kenya was initially known as the East Africa Protectorate by the British. In 1920, the area became known as the Kenya colony. The Republic of Kenya became independent in 1963.
Where is the Maasai Mara located in Kenya?
The Maasai Mara in Kenya is located in the south west region of the country. It is a large game reserve that covers over 1500 km and was established in 1961.
When did Kenya get freedom?
On December 12, 1963, a short time after the Mau Mau Rebellion that brought the country to a state of emergency and stretched the patience of British rule, Kenya established its independence with the introduction of the Constitution of Kenya. Later that year, the people had to fight for their independence once more when the Somalis attempted to take over and adopt Kenya into the Republic of Somalia. Kenya won the war in 1967.
How could Obama's father have been born in Kenya when it wasn't established as Kenya until 1963?
It is important to note that the name of the territory where Obama's father was born is often referred to as "Kenya" for simplicity. However, during his father's birth in 1936, the region was under British colonial rule and known as the British East Africa Protectorate. It later became the British crown colony of Kenya in 1920 and gained independence in 1963. So, when it is said that Obama's father was born in Kenya, it is actually referring to the same geographical region that is now known as Kenya.
What is the highest peak in Kenya?
Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya,
Where is mt kenya?
Mt. Kenya is in Kenya, Africa.
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Does Kenya have any armed forces?
yes. the Kenya army,the kenya airforce,the Kenya navy.
Where does Kenya farm?
in Kenya
What is Kenya in French?
Kenya
