Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Commonwealth realm of Kenya, officially known as "Kenya", was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Kenya. It existed between 12 December 1963 and 12 December 1964.When British rule ended in 1963, the Kenya Colony was given independence as a Commonwealth realm in which form the state existed until the proclamation of the Republic of Kenya came into existence on 12 December 1964. During this time, the British monarch (Elizabeth II) remained head of state of Kenya and was represented in Kenya by a governor-general: Malcolm John Macdonald (12 December 1963 – 12 December 1964)Jomo Kenyatta held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Kenya during this period. Despite being head of state of Kenya throughout this period; Queen Elizabeth II never visited Kenya in her capacity as 'Queen of Kenya' in this period. Following the abolition of the monarchy, Jomo Kenyatta became the first President of the Republic of Kenya.. }
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- Kenya_(Commonwealth_realm) abstract "The Commonwealth realm of Kenya, officially known as "Kenya", was a predecessor to the modern-day Republic of Kenya. It existed between 12 December 1963 and 12 December 1964.When British rule ended in 1963, the Kenya Colony was given independence as a Commonwealth realm in which form the state existed until the proclamation of the Republic of Kenya came into existence on 12 December 1964. During this time, the British monarch (Elizabeth II) remained head of state of Kenya and was represented in Kenya by a governor-general: Malcolm John Macdonald (12 December 1963 – 12 December 1964)Jomo Kenyatta held office as prime minister (and head of government) of Kenya during this period. Despite being head of state of Kenya throughout this period; Queen Elizabeth II never visited Kenya in her capacity as 'Queen of Kenya' in this period. Following the abolition of the monarchy, Jomo Kenyatta became the first President of the Republic of Kenya.".