#TangledKenya Kenya gained its independence from British colonial rule on December 12, 1963, after years of resistance and struggle. The country's first president, Jomo Kenyatta, became a symbol of Kenya's new identity and independence. The occasion is celebrated every year as Jamhuri Day, which is a national holiday in Kenya. The independence marked a new era of hope and freedom for the Kenyan people, but it also brought new challenges and responsibilities as the country embarked on its journey toward self-determination and development.