Kenya vs Malawi
These two are close enough that people routinely draw one when they mean the other. Take the challenge first — the flags are further down the page.
The challenge
Practice
Draw the flag from memory.
What actually differs
- Kenya adds white, which Malawi does not have.
- Kenya is five horizontal bands with an emblem; Malawi is three horizontal bands with an emblem.
- Even the shared colours are mixed differently: red (#BB0000 against #CE1126) and green (#006600 against #339E35).
How to keep them straight
Kenya: Lock in the order — black, red, green then white — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Malawi: Lock in the order — black, red then green — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
The drawing scorer is built for exactly this: if you swap the colours of Kenya it will tell you which two you flipped, rather than just handing you a low number.
Questions
What is the difference between the Kenya and Malawi flags?
Kenya adds white, which Malawi does not have. Kenya is five horizontal bands with an emblem; Malawi is three horizontal bands with an emblem. Even the shared colours are mixed differently: red (#BB0000 against #CE1126) and green (#006600 against #339E35).
Which is which?
Lock in the order — black, red, green then white — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow. And for the other one: lock in the order — black, red then green — from the top down. Say it out loud once and you will still have it tomorrow.
Are the Kenya and Malawi flags exactly the same?
No — Kenya adds white, which Malawi does not have.
