Kenya became independent from Britain on
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 12 December 1963
- Step 1: Kenya gained independence on 12 December 1963 and became a republic exactly one year later. Answer: 12 December 1963. Why not the others: 1 June 1963: That is Madaraka Day, when internal self-government began. 12 December 1964: That is when Kenya became a republic. 20 October 1952: That is the date the Mau Mau state of emergency was declared.
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