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On December 12, 1963, in front of thousands of ululating Kenyans, Governor Malcolm MacDonald handed over power to Jomo Kenyatta, signaling the end of colonialism in Kenya.
Soon, a brand new Kenyan flag was hoisted as the colonialists' standard was lowered.
Today, for the umpteenth time, since it was first raised on these same grounds, the Kenya national flag will fly majestically at Uhuru Gardens during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
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