Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu

Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu

English: O God of All Creation
National anthem of  Kenya
Lyrics	Graham Hyslop G. W. Senoga-Zake Thomas Kalume Peter Kibukosya Washington Omondi
Music	The Anthem Commission
Adopted	1963
Music sample
National Anthem of Kenya

Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu (O God of All Creation) is the national anthem of Kenya. It was originally composed in Swahili, the national language. Kenya's National Anthem was prepared by local people. The commission included five members and was headed by the Kenya Music Adviser. It was based on a traditional tune sung by Pokomo mothers to their children.^[1] The anthem is notable for being one of the first national anthems to be specifically commissioned. It was written by the Kenyan Anthem Commission in 1963 to serve as the Kenyan national anthem after independence from Britain.^[2]

Lyrics and translation

Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu
Swahili lyrics	English translation
First stanza
Ee Mungu nguvu yetu Ilete baraka kwetu Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi Natukae kwa Undugu Amani na uhuru Raha tupate na ustawi.	O God of all creation Bless this our land and nation Justice be our shield and defender May we dwell in unity Peace and liberty Plenty be found within our borders.
Second stanza
Amkeni ndugu zetu Tufanye sote bidii Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu Nchi yetu ya Kenya Tunayoipenda Tuwe tayari kuilinda	Let one and all arise With hearts both strong and true Service be our earnest endeavour And our homeland of Kenya The heritage of splendour Firm may we stand to defend
Third stanza
Natujenge taifa letu Ee, ndio wajibu wetu Kenya istahili heshima Tuungane mikono Pamoja kazini Kila siku tuwe na shukrani	Let all with one accord In common bond united Build this our nation together And the glory of Kenya The fruit of our labour Fill every heart with thanksgiving.

References

1. ^ http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/anthem.htm Selecting Kenya's National Anthem
2. ^ http://nationalanthems.me/kenya-ee-mungu-nguvu-yetu

Audio

• Audio version of Music
• Audio sample

External links

• Kenya Flag and Anthem
• - Land of the Lion
• - Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu