The Kenya African National Union (KANU) is a political party in Kenya, founded in 1960. It played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. KANU was the dominant party in Kenya's early years after independence, promoting nationalism and unity among various ethnic groups. Under the leadership of its first president, Jomo Kenyatta, KANU helped shape Kenya's political landscape. The party maintained a one-party state until the early 1990s, when multiparty politics were reintroduced. Today, KANU continues to be an active political entity, participating in elections and forming coalitions with other parties.