Madaraka Day
| Madaraka Day | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Madaraka |
| Observed by |  Independence of Kenya |
Madaraka Day ("Internal self rule" or Self-Governance Day) is a national holiday that is celebrated every 1 June in every year in the Republic of Kenya. It commemorates the day in 1963 that Kenya attained internal self rule after being a British colony since 1920.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Kenya only attained partial independence on this day in 1963 and did not become a fully established republic until about a year and a half later, on 12 December 1964. In recognition of that, Kenya also celebrates Jamhuri Day (Republic Day) on 12 December every year.
Madaraka is a Swahili word for "authority, ruling power".
See also
- Jamhuri Day
- Mashujaa Day
- Public holidays in Kenya
External links
- Global Policy – Madaraka Day in Kenya
- National Holidays in 2011[permanent dead link]
- Madaraka Day Images
References
- ^ Nyamwaya, Glena (1 June 2011). "Kenya marks 48 years of self-rule". Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ^ Kibaki, Mwai (1 June 2011). "President Kibaki's Madaraka Day speech". Capital FM Kenya. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ^ Mathenge, Oliver (26 August 2010). "Friday's most critical event also its shortest". Daily Nation. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- JSTOR 4184647.
- ^ "Constitution of Kenya" (PDF). 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ^ Facts and Figures Government of Kenya, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Accessed 1 June 2011)
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