Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu

Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu
English: O God, of all creation (literally, O God, our strength)

National anthem of Kenya
Lyrics	Graham Hyslop G. W. Senoga-Zake Thomas Kalume^[1] Peter Kibukosya Washington Omondi
Music	The Anthem Commission
Adopted	1963

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National Anthem of Kenya

"Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu" (English: "O God, of all creation") is the national anthem of Kenya. It was originally composed in Kiswahili, 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.^[2]

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 anthem after independence from the United Kingdom.^[3] It was expected that the lyrics would express the deepest convictions and the highest aspirations of the people as a whole.^[2]

Lyrics

Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu
Swahili lyrics	English lyrics
First stanza
Ee Mungu nguvu yetu Ilete baraka kwetu Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi Natukae na undugu Amani na uhuru Raha tupate na ustawi.	Oh 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 zote 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 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 labor Fill every heart with thanksgiving.

References

↑ Thomas Johnson Kuto Kalume
1 2 http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/anthem.htm Selecting Kenya's National Anthem
↑ "Kenya - Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu - National Anthems of the World from NationalAnthems.me". Retrieved 28 August 2016.

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