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Starts revolution against the British
Kenya African Union (KAU) was formed. -
Period: to
Kenya fights against British rule
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Jomo Kenyatta became leader of KAU
Rebels were called the Mau Mau rebellion. -
British take military actions against rebels due to them making terrorist acts
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Kenyatta is convicted of being leader of rebellion and is arrested
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Fighting ends
Over 13,000 people dead. Most of them being African. -
Elections were held to choose Africans for a new parliment
Kenyan African National Union won. But refused to take office unless the British released Kenyatta. -
Kenyatta is released
The KADU makes a government as a result. -
Kenya gains independence
Kenyatta becomes Prime Minister -
Kenya becomes a Republic
Kenyatta becomes President -
The KPU political party was formed
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KPU Political Party formed
Kenyatta dissolved it in 1969 -
Kenyatta dies
Vice President Danial T. arap Moi succeeded him as President. -
Constitution changed so KANU is only party
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Moi introduced the Mlolongo system
Voting system when you line up behind candidate instead of secret ballot. -
Abandoned Lining System
Due to domestic protests
