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Night when Kenya's flag was hoisted at Uhuru Gardens

The Governor of Kenya Malcolm Macdonald inspecting guard of honour by Kenya African Rifles during the official opening of Parliament (LEGCO) in June 1963 [Courtesy]

On December 12, 1963, Kenya became an independent country after 69 years of British rule.

To mark this significant milestone, a ceremony was held at Uhuru Garden Park in Nairobi where the Union Jack was lowered down for the last time and as Kenya’s new flag went up.

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