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1961 in Kenya

Explore 2 historical events and records for Kenya in 1961.

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Historical records for Kenya in 1961

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August

21 August 1961

Arrest of Jomo Kenyatta

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

Fully released

Other events (month unknown)

1961

Chairman of KANU

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

Appointed Chairman of KANU

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