Flag of Kenya
The flag of Kenya has five horizontal stripes. Its colors are black, red, green and white. On it: a weapon. The current design dates from 1963. Kenya is in Africa, and its capital is Nairobi. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 56.4 million |
| Area | 580,367 km² |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling |
| Colors | black, red, green and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1963 |
Which one is the flag of Kenya?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Malawi
Sudan
UgandaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- The equator runs right across me.
- A great rift valley cuts through my land from north to south.
- Every year millions of wildebeest cross my southern border on their migration.
- My long-distance runners have collected more Olympic medals than those of almost any other country.
- My capital is called Nairobi.
Flags of the neighbors
Ethiopia
Somalia
South Sudan
TanzaniaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Kenya?
Black, red, green and white. The flag of Kenya has five horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Kenya?
Nairobi.
Which flags look like the flag of Kenya?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Malawi, Sudan, Uganda.
When was the flag of Kenya adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1963.
What is the population of Kenya?
About 56.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 580,367 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.