Patriotic Buzz: Interesting Facts about Kenya this Jamhuri Day

As we celebrate 57 years of independence this weekend, here are some fun facts about our country to share with your kids.

Our Flag

The Kenyan flag is based on the black over red over green flag of Kenya African National Union. The meaning of the colours of the flag of Kenya match closely to those of the Pan-African flag adopted by the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League led by Marcus Garvey in 1920. Red is for the blood that was shed by freedom fighters, black is for the people of Kenya, green is for the land we occupy and the white symbolizes peace.

Our National Anthem

It's based on a traditional Kenyan (Pokomo) folk song- a lullaby composed by George Zenoga Zake, Washington Omondi, Graham Hyslop, Peter Kibukosya and Thomas Kalume.

Our People

We have one of the fastest growing populations in the world! About 50 million strong and growing. 42% of our population is under the age of 14

Our Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places that are recognized as being of great physical or cultural significance and Kenya has 6 of them!

Fort Jesus, Mombasa

Lamu Old Town

Mount Kenya Forest

The Sacred Kaya Forest, South Coast

Lake System in the Great Rift Valley

Lake Turkana

Our History

Paleolithic remains in Turkana have led scientists to believe that Kenya might have been the birthplace of humanity. Fossil remains of early man were discovered in Turkana.

Our Future

According to the World Bank, Kenya has one of the fastest growing economies in the developing world. That's something to smile about ?

*Source: Kenya Archives.