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Highlights
Kenya became a Republic on 12 December 1964. Nairobi became Kenya's capital in 1907. Kenya adopted its current Constitution on 27 August 2010. The Mau Mau Uprising played a pivotal role in Kenya's struggle for independence. Over 1.5 million Kenyans were detained during the State of Emergency (1952–1960). Kenya's first Constitution came into effect on 12 December 1963. The Presidential Standard is the official flag of the President of Kenya. The Lancaster House Conferences laid the constitutional foundation for independent Kenya. Kenya gained internal self-rule (Madaraka) on 1 June 1963, and full independence six months later. Kenya has had five Presidents since independence in 1963. Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition during Mashujaa Day celebration in Kwale County Presidential Library and Archives Junior Secondary School Educational Outreach program in Siaya County Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition Jamhuri Day Thematic Week at KICC Nairobi Kenya became a Republic on 12 December 1964. Nairobi became Kenya's capital in 1907. Kenya adopted its current Constitution on 27 August 2010. The Mau Mau Uprising played a pivotal role in Kenya's struggle for independence. Over 1.5 million Kenyans were detained during the State of Emergency (1952–1960). Kenya's first Constitution came into effect on 12 December 1963. The Presidential Standard is the official flag of the President of Kenya. The Lancaster House Conferences laid the constitutional foundation for independent Kenya. Kenya gained internal self-rule (Madaraka) on 1 June 1963, and full independence six months later. Kenya has had five Presidents since independence in 1963. Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition during Mashujaa Day celebration in Kwale County Presidential Library and Archives Junior Secondary School Educational Outreach program in Siaya County Presidential Library and Archives Public Exhibition Jamhuri Day Thematic Week at KICC Nairobi

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 14, 2026

1. Introduction

The Online Presidential Library & Archiving ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website (presidentiallibrary.go.ke). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019 (Kenya) and its accompanying regulations.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

  • Contact form submissions: full name, email address, phone number, enquiry type, and message content.
  • Newsletter subscriptions: email address.
  • Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected automatically via standard server logs and/or analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.
  • To send periodic updates, newsletters, and announcements to subscribers who have opted in.
  • To monitor and improve the performance, security, and usability of our website.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: where you have explicitly agreed to data processing (e.g. ticking the consent checkbox on our contact form, or subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Legitimate interest: to respond to public enquiries and fulfil our institutional mandate of public engagement and historical preservation.
  • Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable Kenyan law.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With relevant government departments or agencies, where required by law or for the purpose of fulfilling your enquiry (e.g. forwarding a research request to the appropriate archives department).
  • With service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g. email delivery services), under appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
  • Where disclosure is required by a court order, statutory authority, or other legal process.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law and record-keeping obligations of public institutions. Contact form submissions and newsletter subscriptions are retained for [e.g. "as long as you remain subscribed, or for 24 months from your last interaction, whichever is shorter"].

7. Your Rights

Under the Data Protection Act, 2019, you have the right to:

  • Be informed of how your personal data is being used.
  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction of inaccurate or outdated personal data.
  • Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from our newsletter).
  • Object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), Kenya.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11 below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

[If you use analytics, e.g.:] Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous usage statistics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

[If you do NOT use cookies, replace the above with:] This website does not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us:

  • Email: presidential.library@president.go.ke
  • Phone: +254 20 2227436
  • Address: P. O Box 40530 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) at www.odpc.go.ke.