The following lists events that happened during 1982 in Kenya.
Incumbents President: Daniel arap Moi Vice-President: Mwai Kibaki Chief Justice: Sir James Wicks then Sir Alfred Simpson
Events 8 March – A “Political Information System” seminar convenes in Nairobi, bringing together representatives from single-party states (Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda) to discuss the viability of one-party democracy in post-colonial Africa. 10 June – Parliament passes a constitutional amendment declaring Kenya a one-party state, making opposition parties illegal. 1 August – 1982 Kenyan coup d'état attempt. The attempt took place during the political administration of Daniel arap Moi. SoNy Sugar F.C. established
Births 3 January – Philip Maiyo, international volleyball player 20 December – Rachael Mbogo, Rugby sevens player Mwaura Isaac Maigua, politician Ruhila Adatia-Sood, television and radio presenter
Deaths
1 August – Mark Mwithaga, Nakuru politician 7 August – Anthony Vaz, field hockey player 24 November – Barack Obama Sr., senior governmental economist 6 December – Jean-Marie Seroney, human rights advocateDaily Nation, 7 December 1982, Nation Newspapers Ltd, Nairobi Kenya.
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