Verstehen · Kapitel 9
History of Kenya
From the cradle of humanity through the Swahili trading cities and British colonial rule to the modern tech hub — Kenya's history is one of the most fascinating in Africa.
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Cradle of Humanity
Kenya literally stands at the beginning of human history . In the Great Rift Valley, some of the oldest and most import…
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Swahili Coastal Culture (from the 8th century)
From the 8th century, one of the most fascinating trading cultures in the world developed on the East African coast: th…
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British East Africa (1895–1963)
In 1895, Britain declared Kenya a protectorate of British East Africa . The construction of the Uganda Railway (1896–19…
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Independence & Kenyatta (1963–present)
On December 12, 1963 , Kenya gained independence. Jomo Kenyatta — former Mau Mau prisoner and charismatic leader — beca…
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Silicon Savannah — Kenya's Tech Revolution
In the past two decades, Kenya has developed into Africa's tech capital . Nairobi is the "Silicon Savannah" — a thrivin…
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