The flag of Kenya and its meaning

Kenya is a country that every person must visit at least once. Some scientists believe that it is from here that human civilization begins. A line of the equator runs along Kenya. Here you can visit national parks, where lions, elephants, leopards, meerkats, rhinoceroses and buffaloes live. Watamu marine reserve is known for coral reefs, in which a rare exotic fauna of the Indian Ocean is rampant.

The capital of the state is Nairobi, and the largest cities are:

• Tick.
• Nakuru.
• Kisumu.
• Eldoret.
• Nanyuki.

Equally interesting is the symbolism of Kenya.

Flag of Kenya: photo

The panel has a rectangular shape and proportions of 2: 3. The flag of Kenya consists of stripes of green, red and black color, which are located vertically. Two thin white bands are located on the bottom and top edges. In the center of the canvas is a shield of the African Masai people with crossed spears. Officially the flag of Kenya was approved in 1963.

Heraldry is based on the symbols and meaning of this or that color. The population of the Black continent symbolizes the main color, and the red tint indicates the blood spilled by the people for the independence of their state. Natural wealth and agriculture symbolizes green, the world is marked on the flag by white. The Masai emblem is a sign of the defense of freedom.

History of the flag of Kenya

The flag of Kenya was officially approved on December 12, 1963. The consolidation of national symbols became possible after gaining independence from Great Britain. The prototype of this flag of the state was the banner of KANU (Kenyan African National Union). It is a political party that fought for the independence of the country. Soon the state changed the form of government and became the Republic (in 1964). There is a possibility of changing national symbols, as KANU lost power and political weight.

Coat of Arms of Kenya

The coat of arms is a Masai shield. It is divided into green, black and red sectors, on top of which are depicted silver belts. In the red area is a cock that holds a silver ax in its right paw. Crossed spears are behind the shield, and two gold lions, located opposite each other, support the shield. Lions are depicted with weapons and sticking out their tongues, standing on a mountain massif where gold and silver plants are located. Below, a scarlet ribbon with the inscription Harambee (silver motto) flutters. This motto in translation from Swahili means "all for one."

White stripes symbolize the desire to live in peace, a white cock with an ax is a sign of a happy life. The mountain on which the lions stand is full of images of crops (coffee, sisal, pineapple, tea, corn, feverfew).