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"As part of East Africa, Kenya has seen human habitation since the Lower Paleolithic period. The Bantu expansion reached the area by the first millennium AD, and the borders of the modern state comprise the crossroads of the Niger-Congo, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic linguistic areas of Africa, making Kenya a truly multi-cultural state. European and Arab presence in Mombasa dates to the Early Modern period, but European exploration of the interior began only in the 19th century. The British Empire established the East Africa Protectorate in 1895, known from 1920 as the Kenya Colony. The independent Republic of Kenya was founded in December 1963."
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∙ 10y agoKenya was a British Protectorate from 1895-1920 (25 years) and a colony from 1920-1963 (43 years)
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∙ 11y agoKenya was known to be Kenya by first between the 16th and 17th century by tugese but declared independence from the British colonies on December 12, 1963.
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∙ 12y agoKenya got its independence from the UK on December 12, 1963 but the Republic wasn't declared until December 12, 1964.
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∙ 14y agoit became country in 1963
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∙ 10y agoDecember 1963.
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∙ 15y ago1920
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Who controlled Kenya before independence?
Kenya was initially known as the East Africa Protectorate by the British. In 1920, the area became known as the Kenya colony. The Republic of Kenya became independent in 1963.
What is the the capital to Kenya?
Nairobi was founded in 1899. In 1963, Kenya gained its independence and Nairobi became its capital. The nickname for Nairobi is 'Green City in the Sun.'
What technology does Kenya have?
Kenya has a new improved mobile banking known as M-Pesa and M-Kesho.
How long has Kenya been around?
36
When did the British take over Kenya?
kenya was taken over by britian in 1895 untill kenya became an independant country in 1963. Now most of kenya's population is in poverty and suffering in terrible conditions. Surley, we're response able for some of this?
Was Kenya once known as rhodesia?
No. What is now Kenya was mostly contained in what was known as British East Africa. Rhodesia became Zimbabwe April 18th 1980.
Who controlled Kenya before independence?
Kenya was initially known as the East Africa Protectorate by the British. In 1920, the area became known as the Kenya colony. The Republic of Kenya became independent in 1963.
When did Kenya become independent from its colonists?
Kenya became independent from its colonists in December 12, 1963.
Where did Queen Elizabeth become queen?
Queen Elizabeth became queen as her father died in kenya and then she became Queen in kenya so that was where Queen Elizabeth became Queen if that answers you question if it is wrong just tell me if you have a better answer.
Which country was elizabeth visiting when she became queen?
Kenya
What is Kenya known for having?
tribes
Are the lemurs in Kenya?
No, there are no known wild lemurs in kenya. Wild lemurs live in Madagascar.
How could Obama's father have been born in Kenya when it wasn't established as Kenya until 1963?
It is important to note that the name of the territory where Obama's father was born is often referred to as "Kenya" for simplicity. However, during his father's birth in 1936, the region was under British colonial rule and known as the British East Africa Protectorate. It later became the British crown colony of Kenya in 1920 and gained independence in 1963. So, when it is said that Obama's father was born in Kenya, it is actually referring to the same geographical region that is now known as Kenya.
What is the the capital to Kenya?
Nairobi was founded in 1899. In 1963, Kenya gained its independence and Nairobi became its capital. The nickname for Nairobi is 'Green City in the Sun.'
When did mwai kibaki become president of Kenya?
Mwai Kibaki became the third president of Kenya on 2002 December 30.
What is Kenya most known for?
Wildlife safaris, as well as Mt. Kilimanjaro (on the border of Kenya and Tanzania).
Was Obamas father kenyan or British?
Obama Senior was a British subject until Kenya became a free country. He and Obama Jr. were both British subjects until Kenya became free.
