USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Initially, the Kikuyu ethnic group, which was affected by the British land grabs the most, started their protests against colonialization peacefully. However, by the mid-1950s they became more radical and decided they could not achieve independence through peaceful means.

Detailed explanation-2: -On December 12, 1963, Kenya declares its independence from Britain. The East African nation is freed from its colonial oppressors, but its struggle for democracy is far from over.

Detailed explanation-3: -Following further discussions in London, Kenya became fully independent on Dec. 12, 1963. A year later, when Kenya became a republic (with Kenyatta as its first president and Oginga Odinga as vice president), most KADU members had transferred their allegiance to KANU, and KADU ceased to exist.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why was the government of Kenya criticized after independence, even though it was led by Africans? They voted to bring the old king back to power. The government was controlled by only one party. They put an apartheid system of government into place.