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    Flag of Kenya

    Flag of Kenya
    A tricolour of black, red, and green horizontal stripes, separated by two thin white fimbriations, with a large Maasai shield and two crossed spears in the centre.
    Country
    Kenya
    Capital
    Nairobi
    Continent
    Africa
    Adopted
    1963
    Colours
    Black, Red, Green

    What does the flag of Kenya mean?

    The flag's colours represent the people, the struggle for freedom, and the nation's natural beauty, with the white stripes symbolising peace and unity. The Maasai shield and spears are symbols of the defence of freedom.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Black

      The people of the Republic of Kenya.

    • Red

      The blood shed during the fight for independence.

    • Green

      The country's landscape and natural wealth.

    History

    Adopted in 1963, the flag is based on the flag of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), the political party that led the country to independence. The white fimbriations and the shield and spears were added to the original KANU flag design.

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