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1978 in Kenya

Explore 5 historical events and records for Kenya in 1978.

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Historical records for Kenya in 1978

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August

22 August 1978

Death of Jomo Kenyatta

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

Death of Jomo Kenyatta

22 August 1978

Death of Jomo Kenyatta

Kenyatta, Jomo · Mombasa · Politics / Kenya African National Union

Death of Jomo Kenyatta

Other events (month unknown)

1978

Chairman of KANU

Moi, Daniel arap · Chairman of KANU · Government / Kenya African National Union (KANU)

Appointed Chairman of KANU

1978

Moi Assumes Presidential Duties

Moi, Daniel Toroitich arap · Nairobi · President of Kenya · Government / Government of Kenya

Vice President Daniel arap Moi succeeded Jomo Kenyatta following Kenyattas death, beginning the countrys second presidency.

1978

President of Kenya

Moi, Daniel Toroitich arap · President of Kenya · Government / Government of Kenya

Appointed President of Kenya, 1st term, comes to power on the death of Kenyatta

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