Kenya (1963–1964)

Kenya was a sovereign state between 12 December 1963 and 12 December 1964 that shared its head of state with the United Kingdom and other states headed by Queen Elizabeth II. It was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Kenya.

Dominion of Kenya
1963–1964
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Harambee" (Swahili) "Let us all pull together"
Anthem: Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu English: "O God of All Creation"
Capital	Nairobi
Common languages	English Swahili
Government	Constitutional monarchy
Queen
• 1963–1964	Elizabeth II
Governor-General
• 1963–1964	Malcolm MacDonald
Prime Minister
• 1963–1964	Jomo Kenyatta
Legislature	National Assembly
• Upper House	Senate
• Lower House	House of Representatives
Historical era	Cold War
• Independence	12 December 1963
• Republic	12 December 1964
Currency	East African shilling
Preceded by Succeeded by Colony of Kenya Kenya

When Kenya Colony was given independence from Britain on 12 December 1963, the British monarch (Elizabeth II) remained head of state as Queen of Kenya. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Kenya, Malcolm John Macdonald (12 December 1963 – 12 December 1964).[1]

Jomo Kenyatta held office as prime minister (and head of government). Elizabeth II visited Kenya in:

• 1952 (6 February), before independence
• 1972 (26 March), after Kenya's transition to a republic
• 1983 (10–14 November)
• 1991 (7 October).

The Republic of Kenya came into existence on 12 December 1964, while remaining in the commonwealth by common consent of other governments.. Following the abolition of the monarchy, Jomo Kenyatta became the first President of the Republic of Kenya.[1]