[Perdogg]

Kenya declared independent 12-12-1963. It was not declared a republic until one year later 12-12-1964.

[Houghton M.]

Kenyatta persuaded the Parliament to amend the constitution to add the word republic June 1, 1964. But the word republic was being used by Kenyans in the period between the defiance of England in October 1963 and the promulgation of the first constitution on Dec. 12, 1963. The term was being used but does not appear in the constitution until June 1964.