On which date did Kenya gain independence from Britain?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 12 December 1963
- Step 1: Britain handed over power at a ceremony in Nairobi at midnight. Step 2. The date is now marked as Jamhuri Day. Answer: 12 December 1963. Why not the others: the other dates mark self-government, the state of emergency and the republic.
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