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The flag of Kenya (Swahili: Bendera ya Kenya) was officially adopted on December 12, 1963.

The flag of Kenya was adopted on 12 December 1963. It is based on the black over red over green flag of KANU (Kenya African National Union), the party that led the fight for freedom and independence. The colours symbolize black majority, blood and natural wealth.

Top Home > Library > Travel > Regional StatsClick to enlarge flag of KenyaIntroduction Background: Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI took power in a constitutional succession.

Flag of Kenya: What does it stand for? - This page offers information about the flag Kenya introduced when it became independent in 1963. The flag of Kenya was officially adopted on December 12th of that year.

The flag of Kenya was inspired by and adapted from the flag of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) party. KANU negotiated for the country's independence at Lancaster and also that took over the reigns of power from the British colonial government.

The flag of Kenya consists of three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green; the red band is edged in white; a large warrior's shield covering crossed spears is superimposed at the center.

The flag of Kenya was adopted on December 12, 1963, celebrating the country's full independence from the United Kingdom. The Kenyan flag is black-red-green tricolor with white bands dividing each color block.

The flag of Kenya has three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green; the red band is edged in white; a large warrior's shield covering crossed spears is superimposed at the center. © Copyright 2006 by Classbrain.