[cookcounty]

"they were not known as the republic of kenya until december 12th 1964.

The British certainly did not use the term "Republic" because thety are allergic to the term, since it implies the end of the monarchy and disrespect for the monarchy, but Kenyatta pushed the term "Republic" as early as October 1963, and probably earlier. Kenyatta was especially popular in the muslim coastal region (Mombasa). I would guess that many Kenyans were using the term "Republic" even though the British Order in Parliament simply reads "Kenya" (which is in itself odd--one would expect to see "Commomwealth of" or "Dominion of")

[Eye of Unk]

I believe you are right, I think old timers like me remember things more clearly than a Google search by the NOW generation. Back then the people would use the term Republic long before it was actually enacted.

And this is a reply to everyone....

I believe this document is genuine, please spend as much time as you want to make me feel like a fool and prove me wrong, thank you!

[Diggity]

I agree. I bet they used the term Republic was used commonly as a source of national pride.

[Mount Athos]

I would guess that many Kenyans were using the term "Republic" even though the British Order in Parliament simply reads "Kenya"

I have yet to see any evidence of Kenyans calling their country a republic before Dec 12th 1964. I don't see that you have provided any evidence of it.

A group of officials saying they wish their country was a republic is very different from a government officially putting REPUBLIC in official document headers and seals before they actually adopt it!

In any case, the first public annoucement that they intended to move in a Republican direction did not occur before mid August 1964, 6 months after the document in question was issued. I don't understand why you would guess that many Kenyans would use the word "Republic" when they weren't one. The Queen of England was their head of state.

[Scanian]

I think national pride re. independence has a lot to do with it. Let’s see what further investigation turns up. Hell, are we even 3620 hours into this?