Madaraka day commemorates the day that Kenya attained internal self-rule in 1963. On this day Kenya became a republic.

June 1

*on December 12, 1963 Kenya became an independent nation.

* in 1970 there was a drought that affected more than 70% of the people

*in 1998 a bomb exploded in Narobi killing 224 and injuring thousands

* Christmas on December 25 * New Years Day on January 1 * Eid-al-Fitr - Muslim holiday * Diwali - Hindu Holiday * Boxing Day on December 26 * Madaraka Day on June 1 - anniversary od self-governmen * Moi Day - October 10 after their president * Jamhuri Day - anniversary of Kenya's independence, December 12 * Kenyatta Day, named for the first president after independence, October 20

1. Andrew Burito

2. Anna Watiku

3. Anselm Magige

4. John Nyerere

5. Charles Makongoro

6. Godfrey Madaraka

7. Rosemary Huria

8. Pauleta Nyabanane