Article 9(2) — flag, anthem, coat of arms, and public seal
The Second Schedule sets out the national symbols of the Republic: the flag, the national anthem, the coat of arms, and the public seal.
In the classroom:
Connect this Schedule to Article 9 and national values in Article 10. Symbols are law, not decoration—they help define public identity and official documents.
Flag, anthem, coat of arms, public seal · Article 9(2)
At a glance
Article 9(2) points here for the national flag, national anthem, coat of arms, and public seal. Use the thumbnails or the topic buttons above for the Schedule wording and images.
✎ Multiple choice — 10 questions
Questions 1–7 follow the Second Schedule and Article 9; 8–10 apply ideas in short scenarios. Use Clue for a hint.
1. National symbols (flag, anthem, coat of arms, public seal) are set out in:
2. The national flag is described in the Second Schedule as having three major strips, from top to bottom:
3. Dimensions in the flag description are said to be:
4. The national anthem appears in the Second Schedule in:
5. Article 9(1) declares that the national symbols shall be:
6. The Second Schedule lists how many main symbol categories under Article 9(2)?
7. National symbols are constitutionally important because they:
8. A school refuses to teach the national anthem. That most likely engages:
9. The “coat of arms” and “public seal” appear in the Second Schedule as:
10. Madaraka Day, Mashujaa Day, and Jamhuri Day are primarily dealt with under:
Clue
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(a) The National Flag
Note — All dimensions given do not necessarily represent any particular measurement and are merely proportional.
Description — Three major strips of equal width coloured from top to bottom black, red and green and separated by narrow white strips, with a symmetrical shield and white spears superimposed centrally.
(b) The National Anthem
Ee Mungu nguvu yetu O God of all creation
Ilete baraka kwetu Bless this our land and nation
Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi Justice be our shield and defender
Natukae na undugu May we dwell in unity
Amani na uhuru Peace and liberty
Raha tupate na ustawi Plenty be found within our borders
Stanza 2
Amkeni ndugu zetu Let one and all arise
Tufanye sote bidii With hearts both strong and true
Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu Service be our earnest endeavour,
Nchi yetu ya Kenya, And our Homeland of Kenya
Tunayoipenda Heritage of splendour,
Tuwe tayari kuilinda. Firm may we stand to defend.
Stanza 3
Natujenge taifa letu Let all with one accord
Ee, ndio wajibu wetu In common bond united,
Kenya istahili heshima Build this our nation together
Tuungane mikono And the glory of Kenya
Pamoja kazini The fruit of our labour
Kila siku tuwe na shukrani. Fill every heart with thanksgiving.
(c) The Coat of Arms
Official artwork (Commons: Coat of arms of Kenya (Official).svg).
The Constitution’s Second Schedule marks the coat of arms as one of the four national symbols under Article 9(2). Official reproductions for State use follow law and practice prescribed under Article 9(1).
(d) The Public Seal
Illustration: the heraldic arms often accompany official symbolism; the exact public seal graphic is prescribed separately and should be taken from official government publications.
The public seal is listed in the Second Schedule as a national symbol. It is used to authenticate formal State instruments as provided by law.