The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Two · The Republic

Article 9

Art.9

National symbols and national days

(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.

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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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