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Jamhuri Day

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    There are 87 days until Jamhuri Day, on Saturday, 12 December 2026.

    Public holiday in Kenya.

    Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year. Jamhuri is the Swahili word for "republic" and the holiday officially marks the date when Kenya became an independent country on 12 December 1963, six months and eleven days after gaining internal self-rule on 1 June 1963 from the British Empire.

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    Last verified Sep 14, 2026

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