Kenya Army Band

The first indigenous bandmaster was Yahya Mohamed after being promoted to the rank of WOI (Warrant Officer First Class).

1968 saw the first African commissioned officer taking over the leadership of the Band, Major Samson Kisina Nthiwason.

The band wears a distinctive white and black monkey bearskin, whose pattern is based on the one used by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards of the British Army.

During the ceremony, the band plays a slow march, followed by a quick march, with the lone drummer then breaking away to take his position beside number one guard to play the drummer's call, signalling the officers of No.1 Guard to take positions to receive the colour.

The band then plays a slow march during the inspection of the guard and martial music for a pass-out parade for the guest of honour.