The journey to Kenya’s independence began long before that evening in December of 1963 when the Kenyan flag was hoisted for the first time. It began before January 1960 when the Kenya constitutional conference was held at Lancaster House in London. It began before the emergency crisis was declared in October of 1952. And even before Mary Leakey found the first Proconsul Africanus skull on Rusinga Island in 1948.
The first Jamhuri Day was celebrated on 12th December 1964, exactly one year after we’d achieved independent rule. We invite you to journey with us through a new campaign – #KeJamhuri – where we will explore the lesser-known people, the familiar places and Kenyan products that led to and continue to be a reminder of our independence.
Welcome to #KeJamhuri!
