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Flag of Kenya

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The flag of Kenya (Swahili: Bendera ya Kenya) is a tricolour of black, red, and green with two white edges imposed with a red, white and black Maasai shield and two crossed spears. The flag is based on that of Kenya African National Union and was officially adopted on 12 December 1963 after Kenya's independence.[1]

Quick facts: Use, Proportion, Adopted, Design...
Republic of Kenya
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UseNational flag, civil and state ensign Small  vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small  vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Flag can be hung vertically by hoisting on a normal pole, then turning the pole 90°
Proportion2:3
Adopted12 December 1963; 59 years ago (1963-12-12)
DesignA horizontal tricolour of black, white-edged red, and green with two crossed white spears behind a red, white, and black Maasai shield
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Kenyan flag at Lodwar Airport
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Kenyan flags at the Kenyatta Mausoleum