To sign Kenya, form a closed fist with your dominant hand, similar to an 'A' or 'S' handshape. Start with your hand positioned in front of your chest, with your palm facing inward toward your body or slightly to the side. Bring your fist upward in a smooth motion toward your dominant shoulder. The sign ends with your fist near shoulder or lower-face level, keeping the palm facing inward.
Sign 'I', 'want', and 'travel', then sign 'Kenya' by bringing your dominant fist upward to your shoulder.
Sign 'Kenya', then 'beautiful' by circling your face with your hand and opening your fingers, followed by the sign for 'country'.
Point to refer to 'She', sign 'born' by pushing your dominant hand forward under your non-dominant hand, and finish with the sign for 'Kenya'.
Sign 'I', 'want', and 'travel', then sign 'Kenya' by bringing your dominant fist upward to your shoulder.
Sign 'Kenya', then 'beautiful' by circling your face with your hand and opening your fingers, followed by the sign for 'country'.
Point to refer to 'She', sign 'born' by pushing your dominant hand forward under your non-dominant hand, and finish with the sign for 'Kenya'.
While the sign is historically linked to a modified 'T' handshape (with the thumb tucked between the index and middle fingers), many signers naturally use a relaxed 'A' or 'S' fist in everyday conversation. The key is to maintain a grip-like shape.
The most common and widely understood version of the sign for Kenya uses only your dominant hand. There is a two-handed variation used in some contexts, but sticking to the one-handed version is perfect for beginners.
The upward motion should end right around the height of your dominant shoulder or lower cheek. Make sure your palm is facing inward toward your body by the time your hand stops moving.
