HISTORIC TIMELINE
1500European Contact Begins
Portuguese Empire makes initial contact with the region now known as Kenya.
1895Establishment of Protectorate
The British Empire establishes the East Africa Protectorate in Kenya.
1920Kenya Colony Established
The British East Africa Protectorate is formally declared the Kenya Colony.
1952Mau Mau Revolution Begins
The Mau Mau revolt against British colonial rule starts in Kenya.
1963Independence Granted
Kenya declares independence from British colonial rule.
2010New Constitution Adopted
Kenya adopts a new constitution, replacing the previous one from 1963.