Kenya Celebrates it's 50 years of independence - Photos
As Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence, CDB takes a look at the events that has shaped the country into becoming what it is now in picture form...
(1963)Following decades of British colonial rule, Kenya gains its full independence on December 12 1963. Jomo Kenyatta, leader of Kenya African National Union (KANU), is sworn in as prime minister.
(1964)A republican constitution is adopted, creating a unitary political system and a powerful presidency -- one strong enough for Jomo Kenyatta to establish a de facto one-party state. One year later a capitalist economy under the label of "African socialism" is adopted. Here, Kenyatta is pictured with African leaders Kenneth Kaunda, Julius Nyerere and Milton Obote.
(1966)The return of multiparty politics -- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga (left) resigns as vice president of Kenya to form his Kenya People's Union (KPU). In 1969, the banning of KPU signals Kenya's return to a de facto one-party state.
(1978)Vice President Daniel arap Moi takes power following the death of Kenyatta. Here, Moi is seen grieving during Kenyatta's funeral.
(1982)The constitution is amended to make Kenya a de jure one-party state. Several months later, a failed coup d'etat ushered in the resurgence of autocratic authoritarianism. The constitution is amended in 1990 to reintroduce multiparty politics.
(1992)Kenya's first multiparty elections since independence are won by Daniel arap Moi. He also wins the 1997 elections.
(1998)Bombing of the U.S. embassy in Nairobi leaves 224 dead and approximately 4,650 wounded.
(2002)Elections see KANU lose power to Mwai Kibaki's National Rainbow Coalition.
(2004)Kenyan Wangari Maathai becomes the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
(2007)Mwai Kibaki wins disputed presidential election, leading to violence that leaves nearly 1,500 dead. A power-sharing agreement signed in February 2008 creates a prime minister's office for Raila Odinga as part of a coalition government.
(2012)Kenya finally strikes oil after decades of exploration. President Mwai Kibaki described the discovery as a major breakthrough. British-based Tullow Oil said it discovered the oil well in Turkana County, in the northwestern part of the country near Uganda.
(2013)Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Jomo, is elected president after the election is conducted with arbitration by the supreme court. The President and Deputy President William Ruto face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court over their involvement in the 2007-08 electoral violence.
(1963)Following decades of British colonial rule, Kenya gains its full independence on December 12 1963. Jomo Kenyatta, leader of Kenya African National Union (KANU), is sworn in as prime minister.
(1964)A republican constitution is adopted, creating a unitary political system and a powerful presidency -- one strong enough for Jomo Kenyatta to establish a de facto one-party state. One year later a capitalist economy under the label of "African socialism" is adopted. Here, Kenyatta is pictured with African leaders Kenneth Kaunda, Julius Nyerere and Milton Obote.
(1966)The return of multiparty politics -- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga (left) resigns as vice president of Kenya to form his Kenya People's Union (KPU). In 1969, the banning of KPU signals Kenya's return to a de facto one-party state.
(1978)Vice President Daniel arap Moi takes power following the death of Kenyatta. Here, Moi is seen grieving during Kenyatta's funeral.
(1982)The constitution is amended to make Kenya a de jure one-party state. Several months later, a failed coup d'etat ushered in the resurgence of autocratic authoritarianism. The constitution is amended in 1990 to reintroduce multiparty politics.
(1992)Kenya's first multiparty elections since independence are won by Daniel arap Moi. He also wins the 1997 elections.
(1998)Bombing of the U.S. embassy in Nairobi leaves 224 dead and approximately 4,650 wounded.
(2002)Elections see KANU lose power to Mwai Kibaki's National Rainbow Coalition.
(2004)Kenyan Wangari Maathai becomes the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.
(2007)Mwai Kibaki wins disputed presidential election, leading to violence that leaves nearly 1,500 dead. A power-sharing agreement signed in February 2008 creates a prime minister's office for Raila Odinga as part of a coalition government.
(2012)Kenya finally strikes oil after decades of exploration. President Mwai Kibaki described the discovery as a major breakthrough. British-based Tullow Oil said it discovered the oil well in Turkana County, in the northwestern part of the country near Uganda.
(2013)Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Jomo, is elected president after the election is conducted with arbitration by the supreme court. The President and Deputy President William Ruto face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court over their involvement in the 2007-08 electoral violence.
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