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1966 in Kenya

Explore 3 historical events and records for Kenya in 1966.

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Historical records for Kenya in 1966

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1966

Constitution of Kenya

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

Changes the constitution to gain extended powers

1966

Election

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

Kenyatta is re-elected

1966

Kenya Peoples Union Emerges

Kenyatta, Jomo · Nairobi · President of Kenya · Government / Government of Kenya

The formation of the Kenya Peoples Union created a major opposition challenge to Kenyattas ruling party.

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