List of flags of Kenya

This is a list of flags used in Kenya.

National Flag

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1963 -	Flag of Kenya	The flag is based on that of Kenya African National Union. The colours symbolise black majority, red for the blood shed during the struggle for freedom and green for natural wealth; the white fimbriation was added later and symbolises peace. The traditional Maasai shield and two spears symbolise the defence of all the things mentioned above.

Military

Flag	Date	Use	Description
		Defence Forces flag
		Air force flag
		Naval Ensign
		Presidential Colour of the Navy

Historical

British East Africa Company

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1893 - 1920	Witu Protectorate	A Union Flag (Proportions: 15:27) with a red border Proportions: 37:57
		Ensign of Witu Protectorate	Proportions: 1:2
	1880 - 1920	Governor's flag	A Union Flag defaced with the crown and beneath it the golden sun
		State Ensign	British Blue Ensign with the crown and beneath it the golden sun
		Civil ensign	British Red Ensign with the crown and beneath it the golden sun

British Protectorate of Kenya

Flag	Date	Use	Description
	1921–1963	Colony and Protectorate of Kenya	A British Blue Ensign with an emblem of Kenya