Kenya country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (AR)
📍 Kenya
Theme Independence Day 2026
Kenya is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Nairobi, the national observance is Independence Day on 12 December, and the national colours are black, red and green. Kenya became independent on 12 December 1963. The same date in 1964 became Republic Day, so 12 December is Jamhuri Day.
Capital and region (AR)
Nairobi is the capital. Kenya sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Nairobi clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Saturday, 12 December 2026. Kenya became independent on 12 December 1963. The same date in 1964 became Republic Day, so 12 December is Jamhuri Day. Locally it is called Jamhuri Day. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are black, red and green. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Kenya?
The capital is Nairobi.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Saturday, 12 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are black, red and green.
What does the national day mark?
Kenya became independent on 12 December 1963. The same date in 1964 became Republic Day, so 12 December is Jamhuri Day.
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