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From 1895 to 1920, Kenya (then named East Africa) was a protectorate. Then, from 1920 to December 1963, Kenya was a colony. However, a small strip of land on the Kenyan coast remained a semi-seperate protectorate until October 1963.
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∙ 13y agoThey basically were after the raw materials that were in abundance here in Kenya and in Africa in general.
Great Britain as a state was undergoing a huge industrial revolution and therefore it needed the necessary raw materials to industrialize.
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∙ 12y agoKenya was colonizated on December 12 1963
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∙ 15y agoKenya was colonized by the british.
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∙ 10y agoA Crown Colony.
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∙ 13y agoThe British controlled Kenya as a colony.
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∙ 10y agoActually, Kenya was its own Colony.
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∙ 10y agoYes, it was a British colony until 1963.
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Was Kenya a spanish colony?
No.
Is Kenya a british colony?
Not since 1963.
How long was Kenya a European colony?
Kenya was a territory of the United Kingdom from 1888 to 1963 (75 years). Kenya was controlled by the Imperial British East Africa Company from 1888 to 1895 (7 years). Kenya was known as the East Africa Protectorate from 1895 to 1920 (25 years). So, it was controlled by the UK, but it was not actually a colony. Kenya was a Colony from 1920 to 1963 (43 years).
What country imperialized Kenya?
Coastal Kenya was ruled by Zanzibar and became part of a German "protectorate" (colony) in 1885, before becoming a British colony from 1888 to 1963.
What country most recently ruled Kenya as a colony?
Uganda
Was Kenya a spanish colony?
No.
What is the climate in the England colony?
England had many colonies across the globe. For instance in Africa, Kenya being one of its colony had a hot and wet type of climate.
Was Kenya a European colony?
Yes.
Who is Kenya a former colony of?
The UK
Who colony Kenya?
The United Kingdom
What was Kenya called prior to December 1963?
The British established the Kenya Colony.
Did the british colonies in Kenya have a name?
Actually, Kenya was its own Colony. There were no colonies inside of it.
Is Kenya a british colony?
Not since 1963.
How long was Kenya a European colony?
Kenya was a territory of the United Kingdom from 1888 to 1963 (75 years). Kenya was controlled by the Imperial British East Africa Company from 1888 to 1895 (7 years). Kenya was known as the East Africa Protectorate from 1895 to 1920 (25 years). So, it was controlled by the UK, but it was not actually a colony. Kenya was a Colony from 1920 to 1963 (43 years).
Was Kenya a British colony prior to its independence?
Yes.
What country imperialized Kenya?
Coastal Kenya was ruled by Zanzibar and became part of a German "protectorate" (colony) in 1885, before becoming a British colony from 1888 to 1963.
What is the type of art in Kenya?
What is the type of art Kenya people do?
