Today is Kenya's independence day. On this day in 1963, the Brits said au revoir and we in turn became a self-governed nation. Lots about that has been good; quite a bit has been bad. However, we've been at it for only 51 years so, not bad considering. Come and see us in 2 or 3 centuries and God willing, it will be mostly good stuff to report, and, everyone will want to come and live there J We're therefore getting ahead of the crowd, and planning our big move back (after being away nearly 20 years) for sometime next year. To get our hearts stirred and the love for Kenya rekindled, we present the National Anthem and a well-known local ditty (translations below both videos)
Kiswahili
English
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Ee Mungu nguvu yetu
O
God of all creation
Ilete baraka kwetu
Bless
this our land and nation
Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi
Justice be our
shield and defender
Natukae na undugu
May
we dwell in unity
Amani na uhuru
Peace
and liberty
Raha tupate na ustawi.
Plenty be
found within our borders.
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Amkeni ndugu zetu
Let
one and all arise
Tufanye sote bidii
With
hearts both strong and true
Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu
Service be
our earnest endeavour
Nchi yetu ya Kenya
And
our homeland of Kenya
Tunayoipenda
Heritage
of splendour
Tuwe tayari kuilinda
Firm
may we stand to defend.
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Natujenge taifa letu
Let
all with one accord
Ee, ndio wajibu wetu
In
common bond united
Kenya istahili heshima
Build this
our nation together
Tuungane mikono
And
the glory of Kenya
Pamoja kazini
The fruit of our labour
Kila siku tuwe na shukrani
Fill every heart with thanksgiving.
Hello Sir
Hello, Hello sir,
How are you
I am fine
How are you
I am fine
Visitors are welcome,
to our Kenya; don't worry
to our Kenya; don't worry
Kenya is a nice country
Don't worry
Don't worry
A country of wonder
Don't worry
Don't worry
A country of peace
Don't worry
Don't worry
Don't worry
Don't worry
Don't worry
Everybody; don't worry
you're all welcome
you're all welcome
don't worry
Don't worrydon't worry ( till end)
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