The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Two · The Republic

Article 9

Art.9

National symbols and national days

English

(1)The national symbols of the Republic are—

(a)the national flag;

(b)the national anthem;

(c)the coat of arms; and

(d)the public seal.

(2)The national symbols are as set out in the Second Schedule.

(3)The national days are—

(a)Madaraka Day, to be observed on 1st June;

(b)Mashujaa Day, to be observed on 20th October; and

(c)Jamhuri Day, to be observed on 12th December.

(4)A national day shall be a public holiday.

(5)Parliament may enact legislation prescribing other public holidays, and providing for observance of public holidays.

Kiswahili

Nembo za kitaifa na siku za kitaifa

(1)Nembo za kitaifa za Jamhuri ni––

(a)bendera ya taifa;

(b)wimbo wa taifa;

(c)nembo ya kitaifa inayoashiria mamlaka ya uhuru wa kujitawala; na

(d)muhuri wa serikali.

(2)Nembo za kitaifa ni kama zilivyotajwa katika Ambatisho la Pili.

(3)Siku za kitaifa ni––

(a)Siku ya Madaraka, itakayoadhimishwa tarehe 1 Juni;

(b)Siku ya Mashujaa, itakayoadhimishwa tarehe 20 Oktoba; na

(c)Siku ya Jamhuri, itakayoadhimishwa tarehe 12 Desemba.

(4)Siku ya kitaifa itakuwa siku ya mapumziko kote nchini.

(5)Bunge linaweza kupitisha sheria itakayoweka siku zingine zitakazokuwa siku za kitaifa na kuelekeza jinsi siku hizo zitakavyoadhimishwa.

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Text: Laws of Kenya: The Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Published by the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) with the Authority of the Attorney-General.

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