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Jamhuri Day (Republic Day) is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year. [1] Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday officially marks the date when Kenya became an independent country on 12 December 1963, six months and eleven days after gaining internal self-rule on 1 June 1963 (Madaraka Day) from the United Kingdom.
Mazingira Day, formerly Utamaduni Day (moved to Dec 26), formerly Huduma Day, formerly Moi Day [2] 20 October Mashujaa Day (Formerly Kenyatta Day). This day is usually celebrated to remember the heroes who fought for Kenya's independence. 12 December Jamhuri Day, marks the date of Kenya's establishment as a Republic on 12 December 1964. [3] 25 ...
4 Holidays. 5 References. 6 External links. ... 12 December – Jamhuri Day; 25 December – Christmas Day; 26 December – Boxing Day; References
Kenya: 12 December 1964: Republican constitution adopted Singapore: 9 August 1965: Ousted from the Federation of Malaysia Malawi: 6 July 1966: Republican constitution adopted Botswana: 30 September 1966: Gained independence as a republic Burundi: 28 November 1966: Republic declared after army coup d'état South Yemen: 30 November 1967
Computer Science Education Week (December 6-12) Las Posadas (December 16-24) ... December 11. Holiday Food Drive for Needy Animals Day. International Mountain Day. National App Day.
9 October – Kenya is elected to a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning in 2025. [ 44 ] 17 October – Following a majority vote by the Senate, Rigathi Gachagua is removed as Vice President after being convicted of five of the 11 charges laid against him during his impeachment.
Kenya announces public holiday for nationwide tree planting in reforestation drive. Amarachi Orie, CNN. ... Kenya’s forest cover decreased from 12% to just 6% between 1990 and 2010, ...
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government announced Monday a surprise public holiday on Nov. 13 for a nationwide tree planting day, part of its ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.