Jamhuri Day

Jamhuri Day
Observed by Every Kenyan
Date 12 December
Next time 12 December 2015
Frequency annual

Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12th December each year.[1] Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday is meant to officially mark the date of Kenya's establishment as a republic which happened on 12th December 1964. The country also gained full independence from the United Kingdom one year earlier on 12th December 1963, so Jamhuri Day is a double event and is generally regarded as Kenya's most important holiday, marked by numerous cultural festivities which celebrate the country's cultural heritage.

References

  1. ↑ Facts and Figures Government of Kenya, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Accessed 1 June 2011)

See also