Kenya African Democratic Union
Quick Summary
The Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU) was a Kenyan political party formed in June 1960 by Ronald Ngala and Daniel arap Moi. KADU advocated for a decentralized government, concerned about potential Kikuyu domination and aiming to address ethnic interests through regional autonomy. KANU, led by Jomo Kenyatta, favored a strong central government. KANU won more seats than KADU in the 1961 elections, and both parties called for Kenyatta's release. A coalition government was formed in 1962, and Kenya gained self-government in 1963 with Kenyatta as prime minister. Most KADU members joined KANU when Kenya became a republic in 1964, leading to KADU's dissolution. KANU went on to dominate Kenyan politics for decades.12
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
KenyaPolitical processIts early principal opposition, the Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU), merged with KANU in 1964. Since Kenya’s transformation from single-party KANU rule back into a multiparty state in the early 1990s, many political parties have been created and alliances between parties have been formed, often in advance of upcoming elections.…
Read MoreIts early principal opposition, the Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU), merged with KANU in 1964. Since Kenya’s transformation from single-party KANU rule back into a multiparty state in the early 1990s, many political parties have been created and alliances between parties have been formed, often in advance of upcoming elections.…
Read More- KenyaWorld War II to independence
…created their own organization, the Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU). KADU’s position was that ethnic interests could best be addressed through a decentralized government; it was also concerned about Kikuyu domination. KANU won more seats than KADU in elections held in February 1961, but both parties called for the release…
Read More…created their own organization, the Kenya African Democratic Union (KADU). KADU’s position was that ethnic interests could best be addressed through a decentralized government; it was also concerned about Kikuyu domination. KANU won more seats than KADU in elections held in February 1961, but both parties called for the release…
Read More