In the time before the arrival of outsiders and the beginning of recorded history, the Masai are the dominant tribe in the region now known as Kenya. They arrive as nomadic pastoralists from the north, probably in the mid-18th century. They are not Kenya's largest tribe (a distinction going to the Kikuyu, who live by agriculture), but the fierce reputation of the Masai warriors, engaging in frequent raids against their neighbors, gives them a power beyond their numbers.
The roots of the colonial history of Kenya go back to the Berlin Conference in 1885 when East Africa was first divided into territories of influence by the European powers. The British Government founded the East African Protectorate in 1895 and soon after, opened the fertile highlands to white settlers.
Independence is achieved in December 1963, with Kenyatta as prime minister. A year later, under a new constitution, Kenya becomes a republic (soon to be a one-party republic, when opposition leaders agree to end party faction and cooperate with KANU). In 1964, Kenyatta is elected president.
The Kenyan flag was adopted on December 12, 1963, after gaining independence from Britain. The Kenyan flag is based on the flag of the Kenyan African National Union (KANU), the party which led the campaign for Kenya's independence. The country changed its name from the Dominion of Kenya to the Republic of Kenya in 1964.
Once Kenya gained full independence, the national flag was redesigned, with the same basic colors but the top and bottom of the red middle band became outlined with thin white strips. The traditional shield of the Maasai was included and placed in the middle of the flag. Two crossed spears in white were placed under the shield.
The Kenyan flag can be easily spotted because of its unique design. It shows a shield across its flag. This shield is an indicator for people who studies flags or even for people who likes to read about national symbols. The shield is a unique design to a beautiful flag. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Kenya Flag for the future.
The roots of the colonial history of Kenya go back to the Berlin Conference in 1885 when East Africa was first divided into territories of influence by the European powers. The British Government founded the East African Protectorate in 1895 and soon after, opened the fertile highlands to white settlers.
Independence is achieved in December 1963, with Kenyatta as prime minister. A year later, under a new constitution, Kenya becomes a republic (soon to be a one-party republic, when opposition leaders agree to end party faction and cooperate with KANU). In 1964, Kenyatta is elected president.
The Kenyan flag was adopted on December 12, 1963, after gaining independence from Britain. The Kenyan flag is based on the flag of the Kenyan African National Union (KANU), the party which led the campaign for Kenya's independence. The country changed its name from the Dominion of Kenya to the Republic of Kenya in 1964.
Once Kenya gained full independence, the national flag was redesigned, with the same basic colors but the top and bottom of the red middle band became outlined with thin white strips. The traditional shield of the Maasai was included and placed in the middle of the flag. Two crossed spears in white were placed under the shield.
The Kenyan flag can be easily spotted because of its unique design. It shows a shield across its flag. This shield is an indicator for people who studies flags or even for people who likes to read about national symbols. The shield is a unique design to a beautiful flag. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Kenya Flag for the future.
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