Kenya

By chazam_10

  • Secret Kikuyu guerrilla group known as Mau Mau begins violent campaign against white settlers. State of emergency declared. Kenyatta was arrested.

    Secret Kikuyu guerrilla group known as Mau Mau begins violent campaign against white settlers. State of emergency declared. Kenyatta was arrested.

  • Kenyatta freed and assumes presidency of Kanu.

    Kenyatta freed and assumes presidency of Kanu.

  • Al-Qaeda operatives bomb the US embassy in Nairobi, killing 224 people and injuring thousands.

    Al-Qaeda operatives bomb the US embassy in Nairobi, killing 224 people and injuring thousands.

  • Terror attack on Israeli-owned hotel near Mombasa kills 10 Kenyans and injures three Israelis. A simultaneous rocket attack on an Israeli airliner fails. A statement purportedly from al-Qaeda claims responsibility.

    Terror attack on Israeli-owned hotel near Mombasa kills 10 Kenyans and injures three Israelis. A simultaneous rocket attack on an Israeli airliner fails. A statement purportedly from al-Qaeda claims responsibility.

  • Elections. Mwai Kibaki wins a landslide victory, ending Daniel arap Moi's 24-year rule and Kanu's four decades in power.

    Elections. Mwai Kibaki wins a landslide victory, ending Daniel arap Moi's 24-year rule and Kanu's four decades in power.

  • Government bill proposes anti-corruption commission. Moi critic John Githongo appointed anti-graft chief.

    Government bill proposes anti-corruption commission. Moi critic John Githongo appointed anti-graft chief.

  • Government decides to grant former president Daniel arap Moi immunity from prosecution on corruption charges.

    Government decides to grant former president Daniel arap Moi immunity from prosecution on corruption charges.

  • Long-awaited draft of new constitution completed. Document requires parliament's approval and proposes curbing president's powers and creating post of prime minister. But deadline for enactment is missed.

    Long-awaited draft of new constitution completed. Document requires parliament's approval and proposes curbing president's powers and creating post of prime minister. But deadline for enactment is missed.

  • Kenyan ecologist Wangari Maathai wins the Nobel Peace Prize

    Kenyan ecologist Wangari Maathai wins the Nobel Peace Prize

  • Corruption takes centre stage when it is claimed that graft has cost Kenya $1bn under Kibaki. Leading anti-graft official John Githongo resigns. International donors voice unease.

    Corruption takes centre stage when it is claimed that graft has cost Kenya $1bn under Kibaki. Leading anti-graft official John Githongo resigns. International donors voice unease.

  • Parliament approves a draft constitution after days of violent protests in Nairobi over aspects of the draft which demonstrators say give too much power to in the president's hands.

    Parliament approves a draft constitution after days of violent protests in Nairobi over aspects of the draft which demonstrators say give too much power to in the president's hands.

  • Voters reject a proposed new constitution in what is seen as a protest against President Kibaki. The president replaces his cabinet; some nominees reject their appointments.

    Voters reject a proposed new constitution in what is seen as a protest against President Kibaki. The president replaces his cabinet; some nominees reject their appointments.