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Battalion given its troop colours

President Kenyatta presided over the Kenya Defence Forces consecration. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The two flags were the centre of the show. One, maroon - the Regimental Colours, and the second, a Kenyan flag - the Presidential Colour.

It wasn't the Kenyan flag as you are used to it. Its seams were embroidered and, in place of the shield, was the Coat of Arms. On the top right corner, the number 21 for the 21 Battalion of The Kenya Rifles was emblazoned in gold.

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