In May 1963, the Kenya colony was on the threshold of freedom, and I can imagine that for most people, it was absolutely exhilarating. Kanu won the general election, which was conducted from May 18 to 26. When the results were declared, the BBC reported, “Jomo Kenyatta is certain to become Prime Minister after his party, Kenya African Nation Union, won the country's first general election. Their leaders met in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa to launch the ambitiously named Organisation of African Unity. The hopes and potential of an entire continent were within reach and seemed easy to achieve with a little effort and determination.

Source: The Star May 31, 2020 00:56 UTC