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1947 in Kenya

Explore 2 historical events and records for Kenya in 1947.

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Historical records for Kenya in 1947

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1947

Kenya African National Union (KANU)

Kenyatta, Jomo · Party Leader of KANU · Government / Kenya African National Union (KANU)

Helps found KANU, a nationalist group seeking political rights for black

1947

Party Leader

Kenyatta, Jomo · Party Leader of KANU · Government / Kenya African National Union (KANU)

Appointed Party Leader of the KANU

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