Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu
| English: O God, of all creation (literally, O God, our strength) | |
|---|---|
 |
|
|
National anthem of  Kenya
|
|
| Lyrics |
|
| Music | The Anthem Commission |
| Adopted | 1963 |
| Music sample | |
|
|
|
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.[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.[4]
Contents
Lyrics
| Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu | |
|---|---|
| Swahili lyrics | English lyrics |
| First stanza | |
|
Ee mungu nguvu yetu |
Oh god of all creation |
| Second stanza | |
|
Amkeni ndugu zetu |
Let one and all arise |
| Third stanza | |
|
Natujenge taifa letu |
Let all with one accord |
References
- ↑ Thomas Johnson Kuto Kalume
- ↑ http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/anthem.htm Selecting Kenya's National Anthem
- ↑ http://nationalanthems.me/kenya-ee-mungu-nguvu-yetu
- ↑ http://www.statehousekenya.go.ke/anthem.htm Selecting Kenya's National Anthem
