Wimbo wa Taifa


Ee Mungu nguvu yetu
Ilete baraka kwetu
Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi
Natukae na udugu
Amani na uhuru
Raha tupate na ustawi.


Amkeni ndugu zetu
Tufanye sote bidii
Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu
Nchiyetu ya Kenya

tunayoipenda
Tuwe tayari kuilinda.


Natujenge taifa letu
Ee ndio wajibu wetu
Kenya istahili heshima
Tuungane mikono

pamoja kazini
Kila siku tuwe nashukrani.



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English Translation

National Anthem

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.


Let one and all arise
With hearts both strong and true.
Service be our earnest endeavor,
And our Homeland of Kenya,
Heritage of splendor,
Firm may we stand to defend.


Let all with one accord
In common bond united,
Build our nation together,
And the glory of Kenya,
The fruit of our labor
Fill every heart with thanksgiving.


Adopted in 1963
Words by a national commission of five musicians
Composer unknown