Jamhuri

Jamhuri (Kenya Independence Day)

December 12The biggest of the national holidays in Kenya, Jamhuri is observed to commemorate the full independence of Kenya from the British in 1963. A year later, the country became a republic with Jomo Kenyatta (c. 1894-1978) the first president. The day is celebrated nationwide but with special events in Nairobi—speeches by the president and other officials, parades, fireworks, and ngomas (dances) performed in public plazas.
CONTACTS:
Embassy of the Republic of Kenya
2249 R St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
202-387-6101; fax: 202-462-3829
www.kenyaembassy.com
SOURCES:
AnnivHol-2000, p. 206
NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 226

单词	jamhuri
释义	DictionarySeeIndependence Day Jamhuri Jamhuri (Kenya Independence Day) December 12The biggest of the national holidays in Kenya, Jamhuri is observed to commemorate the full independence of Kenya from the British in 1963. A year later, the country became a republic with Jomo Kenyatta (c. 1894-1978) the first president. The day is celebrated nationwide but with special events in Nairobi—speeches by the president and other officials, parades, fireworks, and ngomas (dances) performed in public plazas. CONTACTS: Embassy of the Republic of Kenya 2249 R St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-387-6101; fax: 202-462-3829 www.kenyaembassy.com SOURCES: AnnivHol-2000, p. 206 NatlHolWrld-1968, p. 226
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