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    Portrait of Jomo Kenyatta in 1910, Kenyatta went to the Church of Scotland Mission in search of education Jomo Kenyatta's message in 1963 Jomo Kenyatta was the first president of the independent republic of Kenya. In anticipation of independence day, Kenyatta had this to say in a special issue of the Pan African magazine: "December the 12 th , 1963! This is the happiest, the most wonderful day in my life, the day our beloved Kenya becomes free. It is a day which can come only once in a lifetime—the day when a lifetime’s effort is suddenly fulfilled. For a moment, it is hard to believe that it is true. For this day has been won with such long effort, such sacrifices, such sufferings... Now at last, we are all free, masters in our own land, masters of our destiny...FREE! What shall be my message to readers of PAN AFRICA? First, enjoy yourselves! Be happy! Breathe deeply this sweet, pure air of freedom! This freedom is your’s – your’s for the rest of your lives—to pass on to ...

                                                                           African boys—Wikimedia Commons Introduction Among the Kikuyu people of Kenya, naming a child is a deeply symbolic act that reflects a rich cultural heritage, strong family ties, and respect for ancestry. This tradition is not merely about giving identity—it’s a way of preserving lineage and affirming one’s place in the extended family. The naming process follows a structured order grounded in seniority and ancestral reverence. Typically, the firstborn son is named after his paternal grandfather, while the first daughter is named after her paternal grandmother. The second son is given the name of his maternal grandfather, and the second daughter takes the name of her maternal grandmother. This sequence continues with the third...