Kenya: History

Arabs begin to settle on the coast and establish trading centers. These trade centers facilitated trade with India, Persia, and the rest of the Arab world.

The British East African Protectorate is formed.  

East African Protectorate becomes the crown colony of Kenya which is administered by the British governor.

State of emergency is declared after a guerrilla group, known as Mau Mau, starts a violent rebellion against white settlers. The rebellion is put eventually put down in 1956 after thousands of Africans are killed.

 Kenyans adopt a new constitution in a national referendum. The new constitution introduces additional checks and balances to executive power and devolves power and resources to 47 newly created counties.

East Africa is hit by the worst drought in 60 years, causing a severe food crisis which, in turn, threatens the lives of millions of people in the region.

Oil is discovered in Kenya, which is marked as a major breakthrough for its economy.

A statistical reassessment increases Kenya's economy by 25%.

Government declares a drought, which affects much of the country as a national disaster.