List of flags of Kenya
National Flag
Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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1963– | Flag of Kenya | The flag is based on that of Kenya African National Union. The colours symbolise black majority, red for the blood shed during the struggle for freedom and green for natural wealth; the white fimbriation was added later and symbolises peace. The traditional Maasai shield and two spears symbolise the defence of all the things mentioned above. |
Military
Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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Defence Forces flag | |||
Air force flag | |||
Naval Ensign | |||
Presidential Colour of the Navy |
Historical
British East Africa Company
Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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1893–1920 | Witu Protectorate | A Union Flag (Proportions: 15:27) with a red border, proportions: 37:57 | |
Ensign of Witu Protectorate | Proportions: 1:2 | ||
1880–1895 | Governor's flag | A Union Flag defaced with the crown and beneath it the golden sun | |
State ensign | British Blue Ensign with the crown and beneath it the golden sun | ||
Civil ensign | British Red Ensign with the crown and beneath it the golden sun |
British East Africa Protectorate
Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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1895–1921 | East Africa Protectorate | A British Blue Ensign with an emblem of red lion in a white disc | |
British Protectorate of Kenya
Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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1921–1963 | Colony and Protectorate of Kenya | A British Blue Ensign with a red lion | |
1952–1962 | Royal East African Navy | A British Blue Ensign with the emblem of the Royal East African Navy in the fly. |
Cities
Flag | Date | Use | Description |
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Flag of Nairobi | A heraldic fountain on a quartered yellow and green background |
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