[RubyR]

I think it is possible the Coast Province used Republic of Kenya earlier than the rest of the country. Some reading for you:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2306351/posts?page=5160#5160

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2306351/posts?page=5467#5467

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2306351/posts?page=5503#5503

[shield]

You are right they certainly did. The FReeper that seems to have the best information on this is BP2. Do a search of his post and it will clear this up. It has to do with the 10 mile Island, this coastal region etc.