Kenya

Kenyan History

By Jennalyse

  • Maasai settle the Rift Valley

    Maasai settle the Rift Valley
    The Maasai tribe first settle in the Rift Valley.

  • First Christian Mission was founded.

    First Christian Mission was founded.
    First Christian Mission was founded by Dr. Johann Ludwig Krapf.

  • Mainland coast taken over by Zanzibar

    Mainland coast taken over by Zanzibar.

  • Kenya declared a British Protectorate

    Kenya declared a British Protectorate

  • The city of Nairobi was founded

    The city of Nairobi was founded
    The railroad system reaching halfway through Kenya lead to the founding of Nairobi

  • Jomo Kenyatta becomes KAU leadeer

    Jomo Kenyatta becomes KAU leadeer
    Jomo Kenyatta becomes KAU leadeer.

  • Mau Mau start meetings about driving white men out of Kenya

    Mau Mau start meetings about driving white men out of Kenya
    During this time the Mau Mau would have secret meeting outside of Nairobi about driving the white men out.

  • British Troops sent tp Kenya

    British Troops sent tp Kenya
    British troops were sent to help fight the Mau Mau.

  • Kenyan Independence

    Kenyan Independence
    This is when the kenyan people gained independence from Great Britian. Kenya was under the British rule since the 19 century and officially a colony in 1920.

  • Kenya became a Republic

    Kenya became a Republic
    Kenya became a Republic