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How did Jomo Kenyatta respond to the 1964 army mutiny in Kenya?
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Jomo Kenyatta
African statesman and nationalist Jomo Kenyatta was the first prime minister (1963–64) and then the first president (1964–78) of independent Kenya.
In 1964, when faced with an army mutiny, Jomo Kenyatta requested the assistance of British troops to suppress the uprising. Following the event, he took steps to stabilize the military by introducing improved service conditions and better promotion prospects for soldiers.12
While these measures were intended to address grievances, the proportion of Kikuyu people within the officer corps continued to increase steadily during his administration.12