Kenya (1963–1964)


Kenya was a sovereign state between 12 December 1963 and 12 December 1964 that shared its head of state with the United Kingdom and other states headed by Queen Elizabeth II. It was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Kenya.
When Kenya Colony was given independence from Britain on 12 December 1963, the British monarch remained head of state as Queen of Kenya. The monarch's constitutional roles were mostly delegated to the Governor-General of Kenya, Malcolm John Macdonald.
Jomo Kenyatta held office as prime minister. Elizabeth II visited Kenya in:
The Republic of Kenya came into existence on 12 December 1964, while remaining in the commonwealth by common consent of other governments.. Following the abolition of the monarchy, Jomo Kenyatta became the first President of the Republic of Kenya.