Trivia in Kenya

National symbols

Flag: Tricolor of black, red, and green separated by white stripes, with a Maasai shield and two spears in the center. Black represents the people, red the blood of independence struggle, green the fertile land, and white symbolizes peace.

Emblem: National emblem with a Maasai shield at the center, flanked by two lions, with spears and a rooster holding agricultural products in front of the shield.

Trivia & facts

• Mount Kenya is the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro
• Nairobi National Park is a safari destination just 15 minutes from the city center
• Many of the world''s fastest runners train around Eldoret at 2,400m elevation
• Mobile money service ''M-Pesa'', originating in Kenya, accelerated financial inclusion
• Kenyan coffee is highly regarded in the specialty market for its acidity and fruity aroma
• UNESCO World Heritage Lamu Old Town is a prototype Swahili city from the 13th century
• The national bird is the ''Lilac-breasted Roller'', known for its vivid blue-purple color
• The Maasai shield at the center of the flag symbolizes traditional Maasai defense gear
• Sheng slang is a symbol of youth culture, widely used in rap and street art
• Top 0.1% of wealthy individuals hold over half of total assets despite upper-middle per capita GDP in East Africa