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Chapter 2 · Art. 9

National symbols and national days

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) The national symbols of the Republic are—
  (a) the national flag;
  (b) the national anthem;
  (c) the coat of arms; and
  (d) the public seal.
(2) The national symbols are as set out in the Second Schedule.
(3) The national days are—
  (a) Madaraka Day, to be observed on 1st June;
  (b) Mashujaa Day, to be observed on 20th October; and
  (c) Jamhuri Day, to be observed on 12th December.
(4) A national day shall be a public holiday.
(5) Parliament may enact legislation prescribing other public holidays, and providing for observance of public holidays.
In simple words
  • The national symbols are the flag, the anthem, the coat of arms and the public seal.
    Art. 9(1)

    (1) The national symbols of the Republic are— (a) the national flag; (b) the national anthem; (c) the coat of arms; and (d) the public seal.

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  • The national days are Madaraka Day (1 June), Mashujaa Day (20 October) and Jamhuri Day (12 December).
    Art. 9(3)

    (3) The national days are— (a) Madaraka Day, to be observed on 1st June; (b) Mashujaa Day, to be observed on 20th October; and (c) Jamhuri Day, to be observed on 12th December.

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  • National days are public holidays.
    Art. 9(4)

    (4) A national day shall be a public holiday.

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Kids explanation
  • Kenya has a flag, an anthem, a coat of arms and a seal, and three special national days.
    Art. 9(3)

    (3) The national days are— (a) Madaraka Day, to be observed on 1st June; (b) Mashujaa Day, to be observed on 20th October; and (c) Jamhuri Day, to be observed on 12th December.

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