Africa/Eastern Africa
Kenya
Nairobi
53.3 Mio
580 367 km²
Kenyan shilling
Coastal
English, Swahili
Historical Events
1500 - European Contact Begins
Portuguese Empire makes initial contact with the region now known as Kenya.
1895 - Establishment of Protectorate
The British Empire establishes the East Africa Protectorate in Kenya.
1920 - Kenya Colony Established
The British East Africa Protectorate is formally declared the Kenya Colony.
1952 - Mau Mau Revolution Begins
The Mau Mau revolt against British colonial rule starts in Kenya.
1963 - Independence Granted
Kenya declares independence from British colonial rule.
2010 - New Constitution Adopted
Kenya adopts a new constitution, replacing the previous one from 1963.