Flag of Kenya
Kenya's flag has three horizontal stripes, black, red and green, separated by two thin white stripes. In the center is a traditional Maasai shield in red, black and white, with two crossed white spears behind it. The flag has a 2:3 ratio.
Colors
- Red #B80808 · 30%
- Black #080808 · 30%
- Green #086808 · 29%
- White #F8F8F8 · 10%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Kenya
Black stands for the people of Kenya, red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, green for the land and its natural wealth, and white for peace and unity. The shield and spears represent the defense of freedom. The flag was adopted on December 12, 1963, when Kenya became independent from the United Kingdom.
Map of Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa on the Indian Ocean. It borders Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan, and the equator crosses the country from Lake Victoria in the west to the Somali border in the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Kenya?
The flag of Kenya is red, black, green, and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Kenya?
The flag of Kenya has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Kenya mean?
Black stands for the people of Kenya, red for the blood shed in the struggle for independence, green for the land and its natural wealth, and white for peace and unity. The shield and spears represent the defense of freedom. The flag was adopted on December 12, 1963, when Kenya became independent from the United Kingdom.
Can I download the flag of Kenya?
Yes: this page has the flag of Kenya as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (User:Pumbaa80).
