After Kenya gained independence in 1963, Jomo Kenyatta formed the first cabinet, which included several key figures who had been instrumental in the independence movement. Kenyatta's cabinet was composed of leaders from the Kenya African National Union (KANU) and was designed to reflect a broad coalition of Kenya's diverse communities. Tom Mboya, a pivotal figure in the independence struggle, was appointed Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and later became the Minister of Economic Planning and Development. In these roles, Mboya was crucial in shaping Kenya's economic policies and development plans, contributing significantly to the new nation's growth and modernization efforts.
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APN757275

Description: After Kenya gained independence in 1963, Jomo Kenyatta formed the first cabinet, which included several key figures who had been instrumental in the independence movement. Kenyatta's cabinet was composed of leaders from the Kenya African National Union (KANU) and was designed to reflect a broad coalition of Kenya's diverse communities. Tom Mboya, a pivotal figure in the independence struggle, was appointed Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and later became the Minister of Economic Planning and Development. In these roles, Mboya was crucial in shaping Kenya's economic policies and development plans, contributing significantly to the new nation's growth and modernization efforts. City: Nairobi Country: Kenya Date Created: 1960s Creator: Mohamed Amin Credit Notice: The Mohamed Amin Collection / Camerapix / african.pictures Keywords: