[Fresh Wind]

Turns out that's the right question to ask. It's been pointed out that the Republic of Kenya came into existence on 12 December 1964. However, it issued this certification on 17 February 1964. Oops.

Oops, indeed. Kenya became independent on Dec. 12, 1963.

[jveritas]

But not delcared a Republic until December 12 1964.

[cynwoody]

Oops, indeed. Kenya became independent on Dec. 12, 1963.

But the Republic was not declared until a year later.

[vanilla swirl]

“Turns out that’s the right question to ask. It’s been pointed out that the Republic of Kenya came into existence on 12 December 1964. However, it issued this certification on 17 February 1964. Oops.

Oops, indeed. Kenya became independent on Dec. 12, 1963.”

Actually, think about it, this may prove it’s authentic. If it was a fake the date would have been closer to his actual birth date. Why give the issue date of 1964 anyway?