Here are some key events that led to independence in Kenya:
The arrival of large numbers of white settlers and the sale of vast areas of the Highlands to wealthy investors1.
The Colony of Kenya1.
Mau Mau Uprising1.
The British spent an estimated £55 million suppressing the uprising2.
The colonial government introduced reforms making it easier for Kenyans to own land and grow coffee2.
Kenyans were allowed to be elected to the Legislative Council beginning in 19572.
The British government and representatives from the Kenyan independence movement met in 1960 to negotiate independence2.
Jomo Kenyatta was sworn in as Kenya’s Prime Minister on June 1, 1963, in preparation for the transition to independence2.
On December 12, 1963, Kenya declares its independence from Britain2.
Queen Elizabeth II remained the nation’s Head of State until exactly a year later, when Kenya became a republic3.
Here are some key events that led to independence in Nigeria:
Before Europeans came to Africa, as early as 1100BC, different kingdoms and empires settled in what is today Nigeria4.
From the 15th century, European slave traders entered Africa4.
British forces entered Lagos in 1861 and after the 1884/1885 Berlin conference, Lagos became a British colony in 18864.
Southern Nigeria became a British protectorate in 1900 and was amalgamated with Lagos colony in 19064.
Northern Nigeria became a British protectorate in 19054.
Lord Lugard became the governor-general and on January 1, 1914, he joined the north and south protectorate together to become one country, Nigeria4.
During British rule, fighting among different regions in Nigeria made government work difficult4.
By 1951, the country was divided into north, east and western region, each region with its own house of assembly4.
Britain continued to rule Nigeria until an act of the British parliament gave Nigeria independence within the commonwealth on October 1, 19604.
A new constitution was formed which arranged a federal system with an elected prime minister and ceremonial head of state5.