List of flags of Kenya

This is a list of flags used in Kenya.

National Flag

FlagDateUseDescription
1963–Flag of KenyaThe 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

FlagDateUseDescription
Defence Forces flag
Air force flag
Naval Ensign
Presidential Colour of the Navy

Historical

British East Africa Company

FlagDateUseDescription
1893–1920Witu ProtectorateA Union Flag (Proportions: 15:27) with a red border, proportions: 37:57
Ensign of Witu ProtectorateProportions: 1:2
1880–1895Governor's flagA Union Flag defaced with the crown and beneath it the golden sun
State ensignBritish Blue Ensign with the crown and beneath it the golden sun
Civil ensignBritish Red Ensign with the crown and beneath it the golden sun

British East Africa Protectorate

FlagDateUseDescription
1895–1921East Africa ProtectorateA British Blue Ensign with an emblem of red lion in a white disc

British Protectorate of Kenya

FlagDateUseDescription
1921–1963Colony and Protectorate of KenyaA British Blue Ensign with a red lion
1952–1962Royal East African NavyA British Blue Ensign with the emblem of the Royal East African Navy in the fly.

Cities

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of NairobiA heraldic fountain on a quartered yellow and green background
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