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Kenya was declared a republic on 12 December 1964, when substantial changes were made to the Kenyan constitution to provide for governance of the country as a presidential republic. Elizabeth II ceased to be head of state and the position of Governor-General was abolished. The British Parliament enacted the Kenya Republic Act 1965 to provide that Kenya's status as a republic would not affect Kenyans' status as Commonwealth citizens and British subjects.

From independence on 12 December 1963 to the constitutional reforms of 12 December 1964, Kenya was governed as a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as head of state. All duties of the Queen were exercised by the Governor-General of Kenya. Though Kenyan citizens ceased to be citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies on independence, they remained British subjects by virtue of their citizenship in a country that was a member of the Commonwealth.

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In 1963 the Kenya Colony became the Commonwealth of Kenya. In 1964 the name was once again changed to the Republic of Kenya.

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