Independence in Kenya

By katiemcallan

  • Becomes a Military Base in World War l

    Kenya became a military base for the British in World War 1, from 1914 to 1918, to try and overcome the German colony.

  • Kenya Colony

    Before the war, African political focus had spread out over a large area. Problems included troubled the new taxes, and reduced wages.

  • KANU-KADU Government was Formed

    a KANU-KADU coalition government, including both Kenyatta and Ngala, were formed in 1962.

  • Independent Republic of Kenya formed

    The Independent Republic of Kenya was ruled by a single-party state by the Kenya African National Union (also known as KANU).

  • The British Took Over in East Africa

    The British Government took over andf claimed most of East Africa, and that set up the East Africa Protectorate.

  • Kenya Gains Independence

    Keyna declares independence on this day.