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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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