Kenya’s 2:3 flag has equal black, red, and green horizontal bands separated by narrow white bands, with a symmetrical shield and two crossed white spears at the center.
Specification
Article 9 identifies the national flag as a symbol of the Republic, and the Constitution’s Second Schedule sets out its design. The three principal bands have equal width; the white separators are narrow and the central emblem is superimposed across the field.
Display colors
HEX #000000 / asset screen valueHEX #BB0000 / asset screen valueHEX #006600 / asset screen valueHEX #FFFFFF / RGB 255, 255, 255Construction notes
On a 160-unit hoist, the principal bands are 48 units each and the white separators are 8 units each, producing the proportional sequence 6:1:6:1:6. The shield and spears must remain centered and symmetrical; they are a single structured device rather than independent ornaments.
Historical record
The flag was adopted at independence on 12 December 1963. Its status and construction were carried into Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, where Article 9 and the Second Schedule identify and reproduce the national symbols.
Source trail
Kenya Law: Constitution of Kenya, Article 9 and Second Schedule ↗
Understanding the construction proportions
Hoist means the flag’s height; fly means its length. The 2:3 hoist:fly ratio describes the overall proportions. From top to bottom, the stripe heights follow the sequence 6:1:6:1:6: black, white, red, white and green. The table expresses the existing construction notes as a scaled example with a total hoist of 160 units. These units illustrate proportions, not mandatory physical dimensions.
| Position from top | Color | Relative height | Height in the 160-unit example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black | 6 | 48 units |
| 2 | White | 1 | 8 units |
| 3 | Red | 6 | 48 units |
| 4 | White | 1 | 8 units |
| 5 | Green | 6 | 48 units |
Scope of the display colors
The listed HEX and RGB values describe the displayed artwork and should not be treated as verified official manufacturing color specifications. This qualification applies to black, red, green and white, including white’s HEX #FFFFFF / RGB 255, 255, 255. They are screen values, not verified textile or printing standards.