Kenya Celebrates Jamuri Day In December
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Kenya celebrates their independence from the United Kingdom on December 12th on Jamuri Day. In Swahili, the word “jamuri” means “republic.” Kenyans celebrate Jamuri Day with feasts, while parades and speeches from political figures also take place.
The most important event on Jamuri Day is the Trooping of the Colors for various military units. Since Jamuri Day is in December it can get pretty festive as folks get excited about Christmastime. Jamuri is unofficially seen as the start of the Christmas season in Kenya since it is the day that holiday shopping typically begins.
