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Kenya Embassy Paris: International Relations
Description
Kenya's history dates back to the Stone Age, making Kenya one of the countries in the world that possesses the largest and most complete record of man's cultural development. According to archeological finds in various parts of the country, the prehistoric period falls under two categories; the Stone Age period which dates from about 2 million years ago and Neolithic period from about 10,000 to 2,000 years ago. Evidence of early man's occupation including tools, the iron-age through the pre-colonial period and up to the present time is wide spread in sites in Kenya. Documented history on occupation of Kenya between this early period and the 19th century when the British colonized the country is not specific. However, it is clear that Islamic immigrants started selling at the coast during the 8th Century and followed by the Portuguese followed and are among the first known European settlers along the coast. Up to the 19th Century, very little was known of the Kenyan hinterland until the arrival of the British into Kenya.
The colonization process was met with resistance, which was countered with excessive force. Hence, most of Kenya’s modern history is marked by rebellions against the British, with the first one being in 1890 and the last one, known as Mau Mau rebellion in 1952. The outbreak of the Mau Mau paved the way for constitutional reforms and independence eleven (11) years later. In 1955, a myriad of political parties were formed all over the country after the colonial Government yielded to their formation. Elections were held in March 1957, after which racial barriers in the Government began to be lifted. By 1960, the Legislative Council (LEGCO) had an Africa Majority. In 1960, Kenya African National Union (KANU) which advocated for a unitary government was formed and in 1961, Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) which advocated a quasi-federal government (Majimbo) was formed.
June 1963, Kenya attained internal self-government. On December 12th of the same year, she attained full independence. On the first anniversary of independence in 1964, Kenya became a Republic with Mzee Jomo Kenyatta as the First President. Upon his death on August 22, 1978, Hon. Daniel, Toroitich Arap Moi assumed the Presidency in accordance with the Kenyan Constitution.
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- AMASSADE DU KENYA
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- PARIS
- France 75116
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- +1.33156622525
