Official Palette
Symbolism
Black represents the people of Kenya, red represents the blood shed during the struggle for independence, and green represents the landscape and natural wealth. The white fimbriation signifies peace. The Maasai shield and spears represent the defense of freedom.
History
Adopted on December 12, 1963. The design is based on the flag of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), the political party that led the country's independence movement.
Construction
A 2:3 ratio. A horizontal tricolor of black, red, and green separated by narrow white stripes. A traditional Maasai shield and two crossed spears are centered.
Color Meanings
black: The indigenous people of Kenya
red: The blood shed during the struggle for freedom
green: Agriculture and the natural wealth of the land
white: Peace and unity
Country Facts
- Population
- 58.6M
3.8% of Africa
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Continent
- Africa
- Landlocked
- No
- Borders
- ISO 3166-1
- KE
Flag Identification
- Adopted
- December 12, 1963
- Proportions
2:3 (≈1.500)
- Total Colors
- 4
- Primary Layout
- Horizontal bands
- Key Symbols
- Emblem, Weapon
Influences
KANU party flag
Maasai traditional shield and spears
Related flags
Flag Protocol
- The shield and spears must be perfectly centered
- The white fimbriation must separate the main colors
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