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The essential point
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In 1957, eight Africans became the first elected African members of LEGCO. Their entry marked a shift from nomination toward elections, although voting rights for Africans were still restricted by wealth and education.
Evidence: Historical Background, body paragraph 3
Why it matters
The change moved African representation from nomination toward election, although the franchise remained restricted.
Evidence: Historical Background, body paragraph 3
Open the key points and evidence
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The source dates the milestone to 1957.
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Voting rights for Africans were based on wealth and education.
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The first eight elected Africans then joined LEGCO.
Historical Background, body paragraph 3
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Official-source wording
What the official record says
In 1957, after the acquiring of voting rights by Africans based on wealth and education, the first eight elected Africans joined the LEGCO.
Verbatim excerpt · Historical Background, body paragraph 3 · Parliament of Kenya — Historical Background
The bigger picture
How this change connects
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1957 First Eight Elected Africans Joined the LEGCOPreceded1963 Independence in 1963
This development accelerated the country’s movement towards independence in 1963
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Evidence stack
Sources behind this record
- Parliament of Kenya — Historical BackgroundHistorical Background, body paragraph 3 · Official Kenyan public authority · admitted for public claims