What are the national symbols of Kenya?

Kenya’s coat of arms features two gold lions, one on either side of a shield with two crossed spears. The lions symbolize Kenya’s wildlife and the courage of the people of Kenya to defend their country. The shield (which bears the colours of the national flag) and the spears symbolize unity and defence for freedom.

What coat of arms mean?

coat of arms, the principal part of a system of hereditary symbols dating back to early medieval Europe, used primarily to establish identity in battle. Arms evolved to denote family descent, adoption, alliance, property ownership, and, eventually, profession.

What does the Kenyan flag symbolize?

Symbolism. The Kenyan flag includes symbols of unity, peace and defense of the country. The colour black represents the people of the Republic of Kenya, red for the blood shed during the fight for independence, and green for the country’s landscape and natural wealth.

What is Kenyan motto?

Kenya’s motto, harambee, means “pull together.” And indeed, since independence in 1963, many citizen-volunteers have helped build schools and health clinics.

What is the most common animal in Kenya?

spotted hyenas
The striped and spotted hyenas are the most common species found in Kenya. Spotted hyenas are predators and usually kill most of their prey while stripped hyenas are largely scavengers. Hyenas are mainly nocturnal but are frequently sighted during the day near lion and cheetah kills as they wait to scavenge.

What is a person from Kenya called?

The African peoples of Kenya, who constitute virtually the entire population, are divided into three language groups: Bantu, Nilo-Saharan, and Afro-Asiatic. The Kikuyu, Kamba, Meru, and Nyika peoples occupy the fertile Central Rift highlands, while the Luhya and Gusii inhabit the Lake Victoria basin.

What animal represents Kenya?

East African lion
The national animal of Kenya is the East African lion, Panthera leo melanochaita, who has a tremendous, cinematic roar and a lush mane.