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Jamhuri Day: What you need to know

It's held to celebrate the date when Kenya became an independent country.

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Football12 December 2023 - 08:39
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In Summary


  • Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday officially marks the date when Kenya became a independent country on 12 December 1963.
  • This was six months after gaining internal self-rule on June 1, 1963 from the United Kingdom.
Jamhuri Day: What you need to know

Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year.

Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday officially marks the date when Kenya became an independent country on 12 December 1963.

This was six months after gaining internal self-rule on June 1, 1963, from the United Kingdom.

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