Coat of arms of Kenya

The coat of arms of Kenya was awarded on 15 October 1963.

Description

The coat of arms shows a sign of the Maasai, which is designed in the national colors of Kenya and therefore divided twice in black, red and green. In the central red field a silver faucet is pictured with ax. The shield is held by two golden spears bearing rotgezungten and rotbewehrten lion as plate holder. They stand on a rocky pedestal on which native plants and fruit ( coffee plant, tea plant, pyrethrum, sisal agave, corn and pineapple) are ordered.

A red tape under the arms transfers in Swahili the motto of the country:

Symbolism

  • Black is the people of Kenya.
  • Red symbolizes the shed blood during the freedom struggle.
  • Green stands for agriculture and natural resources of the country.
  • White stands for peace.

The cock is part of the logo of the KANU party, but should also announce a happy life. Spears and shield belong to the traditional equipment of the Maasai.

The sign holders are reminiscent of the British colonial power and stand for strength and vigilance.

History

The state emblem replaced the colonial emblem, a red lion erect border, from which can also be found in the flag of British East Africa.

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