Coat of arms of Kenya
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The coat of arms of Kenya features two lions holding Maasai spears and a shield. The shield contains the national colours, of which:
- Black represents the people of Kenya
- Green the agriculture, natural resources and the rich soil of Kenya
- Red the blood that was shed, during the struggle for freedom
- White for unity and peace.
The middle red strip bears a rooster holding an axe, which according to local customs, denotes a new and prosperous life.
The shield and lions stand on a silhouette of Mount Kenya containing in the foreground examples of Kenya agricultural produce - coffee, pyrethrum, sisal, tea, maize and pineapples.
The coat of arms is supported by a scroll upon which is written the word 'harambee'. In Swahili, Harambee means "pulling together" or "all for one". It is the cry of the fishermen as they draw their nets towards the shore. The same word is echoed by everyone when a collective effort is made for the common good, such as helping a family in need, or the construction of a school or a church.
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