the Kenyan constitution has undergone several amendments since independence highlight the major amendments from1963- 1991??
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1. The first major amendment to the Kenyan constitution occurred in 1964, when Kenya became a republic and adopted a new constitution that established a presidential system of government.
2. In 1969, the constitution was amended to make Kenya a one-party state, with the Kenya African National Union (KANU) as the only legal political party.
3. In 1979, the constitution was amended to allow for the establishment of a multi-party system, leading to the formation of several opposition parties.
4. In 1982, the constitution was amended to make Kenya a de jure one-party state, with KANU as the only legal political party. This amendment also expanded the powers of the president and limited the independence of the judiciary.
5. In 1991, the constitution was amended to repeal the one-party state provision and restore multi-party democracy in Kenya. This amendment also introduced term limits for the president and strengthened the independence of the judiciary.