The Lancaster House conferences were three meetings (1960, 1962, 1963) in which Kenya's constitutional framework and independence were negotiated.
- The first conference was under the chairmanship of Secretary of State for the Colonies Iain Macleod in January 1960. There was no agreement, and Macleod issued an interim constitution.[1]
- The second conference commenced in February 1962, and a framework for self-governance was negotiated.[2]
- The 1963 conference finalized constitutional arrangements for Kenya’s independence as a Dominion, marking the end of more than 70 years of colonial rule.(1963 Constitution of Kenya)
See also
References
- ^ Matthew 2004, pp810-16
- ^ Nyanchoka, Alfred Oseko (2011). "The Kenyan Diaspora and Their Right to Vote: Is it a Reality or Mirage under the New Constitution". SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.1847690. ISSN 1556-5068.
Sources
- Matthew (editor), Colin (2004). Dictionary of National Biography. 35. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0198614111., essay on Iain Macleod written by David Goldsworthy.
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