Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania 10th Anniversary of Kenyan Independence First Day Cover

Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania · 1973 · 30c, 50c, 1/50, 2/50

This set of four stamps commemorates the 10th anniversary of Kenya's independence. The designs feature portraits of President Jomo Kenyatta at different stages of his life, symbolizing the nation's progress since 1963. The stamps were issued jointly for use in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania under the East African Community postal administration.

Issued in 1973, these stamps celebrate a decade of Kenyan self-rule following the end of British colonial administration. This period was marked by nation-building efforts under the leadership of its first president, Jomo Kenyatta.