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Second Schedule

National symbols

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SECOND SCHEDULE

(Article 9 (2))

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

(a) The National Flag

Note— All dimensions given do not necessarily represent any particular measurement and are merely proportional.

Description—
Three major strips of equal width coloured from top to bottom black, red and green and separated by narrow white strips, with a symmetrical shield and white spears superimposed centrally.

 
   1
Ee Mungu nguvu yetu
  Ilete baraka kwetu.

Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi
  Natukae na undugu

Amani na uhuru
  Raha tupate na ustawi
 
   2
Amkeni ndugu zetu
  Tufanye sote bidii

Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu
   Nchi yetu ya Kenya,

Tunayoipenda
  Tuwe tayari kuilinda.
 
   3
Natujenge taifa letu
  Ee, ndio wajibu wetu

Kenya istahili heshirna
  Tuungane mikono

Pamoja kazini
  Kila siku tuwe na shukrani.

   1
O God of all creation
  Bless this our land and nation.

Justice be our shield and defender
  May we dwell in unity

Peace and liberty
  Plenty be found within our borders.
 
   2
Let one and all arise
  With hearts both strong and true.

Service be our earnest endeavour,
  And our Homeland of Kenya

Heritage of splendour,
  Firm may we stand to defend.
 
   3
Let all with one accord
  In common bond united,

Build this our nation together
  And the glory of Kenya

The fruit of our labour
  Fill every heart with thanksgiving

(c) The Coat of Arms

(d) The Public Seal

Summaries and answers are a plain-English guide written by Iam254, not legal advice. The official text is what counts. Official text: Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting), legislation as at 3 September 2010. It has not been amended since.