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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

Videos Archive

Discover Kenya's presidential history through speeches, lectures, and rare footage from our archives.

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Pre Independence Kenya
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British And African Troops 1963
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British And African Troops during the Kenya pre Independence period in 1963
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Jomo Kenyatta leading the KANU delegation at The Lancaster Conference in London_20.4.1962
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Mau Mau Kenya Land and Freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi captured by the British Soldiers_21.10.1956.mp4
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President Uhuru Kenyatta launching SGR Train in Mombasa_30.5.2017.
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Return of multiparty democracy (1991)_President Daniel arap Moi agrees to Constitutional Reforms and return of Multiparty democracy_3.12.1991
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President Mwai Kibaki Inauguration as the 3rd President of Kenya at Uhuru Park Nairobi_2002-12-30.mp4
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Political intrigues_Jaramogi Oginga Odinga formally resigning as Kenya's Vice President_14.4.1966
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Political intrigues_Thomas Joseph Mboya_1964-1969
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Death of Kenyatta (1978)_Founding President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta death and funeral in August 1978
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi on sleepless nights
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi on Retirement
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta addressing Members of KNUT at State House Nakuru_19.12.1973
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President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Uganda President Yoweri Museveni in Mombasa_27.3.2019
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President Uhuru Kenyatta visiting Uhuru Gardens Primary School on the first day of KCPE Exams_31.10.2018
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President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Prince William at State House Nairobi_30.9.2018
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President Uhuru Kenyatta welcomed by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC_27.8.2018
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President Uhuru Kenyatta voting in Gatundu South during the 2017 General Election_7.8.2017
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President Uhuru Kenyatta Visiting KDF Soldiers in Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia_18.3.2017
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President Uhuru Kenyatta Meeting US Secretary of State John Kerry at State House Nairobi_4.5.2015
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President Mwai Kibaki farewell ceremony honour as CIC by The Kenya Defence Forces at Eastleigh Airbase Nairobi_22.3.2013
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President Mwai Kibaki farewell by the Judiciary at the Supreme Court of Kenya Nairobi_3.4.2013
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President Mwai Kibaki Commissioning Thika Road after completion_9.11.2012
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President Mwai Kibaki Speech during the Promulgation of the New Constitution 2010 at Uhuru Park Nairobi_27.8.2010
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President Mwai Kibaki taking the oath of office after signing the new Constitution 2010 at Uhuru Park Nairobi_27.8.2010
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President Mwai Kibaki officially launching the Thika Road Construction_11.12.2009
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President Mwai Kibaki Receiving The Kriegler Report at Harambee House Nairobi_17.9.2008
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President Mwai Kibaki Meetin US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at Harambee House Nairobi_18.2.2008
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President Daniel Arap Moi handing over instruments of power to the Third President of Kenya Mwai Kibaki at Uhuru Park_30.12.2002
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President Daniel Arap farewell ceremony honour as CIC by The Kenya Armed Forces at Langata Barracks Nairobi_24.12.2002
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President Daniel Arap Moi casting his vote in Baringo Central during the General Election of December 1997_28.12.1997
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President Daniel Arap Moi during Moi Day Celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium_10.10.1996
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President Daniel Arap Moi speaking after the 1982 Coup Attempt_1.8.1982
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President Daniel Arap Moi addressed the United Nations General Assembly UNGA in New York USA_24.9.1981
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President Daniel Arap Moi Welcoming Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip at JKIA Nairobi during her Visit to Kenya_10.11.1983
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President Daniel Arap Moi officially welcoming Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda at JKIA Nairobi_28.3.1980
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President Jomo Kenyatta swearing in after being Re-Elected as President of Kenya at Uhuru Park Nairobi_5.11.1974
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President Jomo Kenyatta announcing his new Cabinet Ministers at State House Nairobi_31.10.1974
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President Jomo Kenyatta Receiving the Flag from the Kenyan Olympic Team 1972_4.9.1972
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President Jomo Kenyatta installed as the first Chancellor of the University of Nairobi_10.12.1970
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President Jomo Kenyatta Visiting First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta at Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi_14.06.1964
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President Elect Uhuru Kenyatta Receiving Certificate from IEBC Chairperson Isaak Hassan at Bomas after winning the 2013 elections
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President Mwai Kibaki during the Promulgation of the new Constitution 2010 at Uhuru Park Nairobi
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President Mwai Kibaki during the Commencement of Trading of Safaricom Shares at NSE Nairobi
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President Mwai Kibaki and ODM Leader Raila Odinga signing the agreement on grand coalition government at Harambee House
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President Mwai Kibaki dissolves cabinet after the Orange Banana 2005 referendum
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From The Archives President Uhuru Kenyatta Phone call with Eliud Kipchoge ahead of INEOS Challenge Race
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki trademark pale pale papo hapo
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki On Walevi
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki on Ulevi
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki on Hard work
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki on government development projects
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President Uhuru Kenyatta Chairing a Cabinet Meeting at State House Nairobi
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President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming Pope Francis at JKIA Nairobi during the papal visit to Kenya
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President Uhuru Kenyatta welcoming US President Barack Obama at State House Guard of honour and gun salute
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki on Free Education
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki on Education
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki on Conservation
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki Awarding Charter to Kabarak University
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki Meeting with the Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at State House
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki during the burial of John Michuki in Muranga
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki with Agriculture Minister William Ruto at ASK Show Nairobi in 2009
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki Launching The National Tree Planting Day at Ngong Forest Nairobi
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From The Archives President Mwai Kibaki hosting a Luncheon For Ministers and Assistant Ministers at State House Nairobi
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Unique Style of Marching
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi presiding over a Harambee in Western Kenya
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi poses next to his Mercedes while being entertained by a choir
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi on Youthful Love
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi on Population and Development
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi on Mwai Kibaki
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi on HIV AIDS
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Launching Nyayo Bus
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Interacting with Wananchi
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi in Maasai Mara National Reserve
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi giving advice to Nakuru High Students
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Fimbo Ya Nyayo
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Burning Ivory
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Building Gabions
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi being entertained by Women singing praise songs
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi in Moyale
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi in Mombasa
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi on Unity at Kimalel Goat Auction
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi at the EAC Summit in Arusha Tanzania
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Officially opening Post Bank in Mombasa
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi during a public rally at Tononoka Grounds
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi during the Official opening of COMESA Heads of State Summit at KICC Nairobi
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi being entertained by Vitimbi Crew at Statehouse Nakuru New Years Eve
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Sworn in for his final term in at Uhuru Park Nairobi
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi Meeting with US President Ronald Reagan in Washington
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From The Archives President Daniel Arap Moi flagging off competitors at the East African Safari Rally at the KICC
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta Death in August 1978
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta Bwana SQ Revised
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta hosting Uganda President General Idi Amin during a Visit to Kenya
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta on MPs
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta speech on forgiveness and national unity
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta addressing Members of KNUT at State House Nakuru
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta Opening KICC in 1973
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta hosting Prince Charles at State House 1971
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta on Kenya's Progress during Jamhuri day celebrations in 1965
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta Opening Kenya's Parliament in 1965
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta at Narok District in 1965
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From The Archives President Jomo Kenyatta listening to The National Anthem for the first time in 1963
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President Daniel Arap Moi at the UN General Assembly Summit UNGA in New York USA Sep 1999
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President Daniel Arap Moi Touring Bomb Blast site in Nairobi after the tragedy on 7th August 1998
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President Daniel Arap Moi Swearing in at Parliament as Baringo Central MP after the General Election in December 1997
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President Daniel Arap Moi Inauguration after winning the General Election in December 1997
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President Daniel Arap Moi Burning Ivory at The Nairobi National Park
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President Jomo Kenyatta welcoming Uganda President General Idi Amin
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President Jomo Kenyatta Opening KICC
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President Jomo Kenyatta welcoming Prince Charles
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President Jomo Kenyatta Opening Kenya Parliament
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President Jomo Kenyatta listening to The National Anthem for the first time
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The inauguration Day Speech of William Ruto Part 4
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The inauguration Day Speech of William Ruto Part 3
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The inauguration Day Speech of William Ruto Part 2
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The inauguration Day Speech of William Ruto Part 1
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The inauguration Day Speech of Uhuru Kenyatta Part 4
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Inauguration Speech of President Uhuru Kenyatta part 3
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The inauguration Day Speech of Uhuru Kenyatta Part 2
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Inauguration Speech of President Uhuru Kenyatta
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Inauguration of President William Ruto
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Inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta
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Inauguration of President Mwai Kibaki
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Inauguration of President Daniel Moi
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President Mwai Kibaki during the Promulgation of the new Constitution 2010 at Uhuru Park Nairobi
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Inauguration of Prime Minister Jomo Kenyatta
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Inauguration of Mwai Kibaki
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Failed coup attempt (1982)
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