Kenya 1963 Independence 10c, Jomo Kenyatta

Kenya · 1963 · 10c

This stamp commemorates Kenya's independence, achieved on December 12, 1963. The design features a portrait of Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister and later the first President of Kenya, who was a central figure in the country's struggle for independence.

Issued as part of the definitive 'Uhuru' (Freedom) series, this stamp marks the pivotal moment when Kenya transitioned from a British colony to a sovereign nation within the Commonwealth.