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national anthem in kiswahili

The national anthem of Kenya, "Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu," is a significant symbol of national pride and unity. It was adopted in 1963 when Kenya gained independence from the United Kingdom. The anthem is written in Kiswahili, which is one of the two official languages of Kenya, the other being English.

Here are the lyrics of the national anthem in Kiswahili:

1. Verse 1:

   • Ee Mungu nguvu yetu

   • Ilete baraka kwetu

   • Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi

   • Natukae na undugu

   • Amani na uhuru

   • Raha tupate na ustawi

2. Verse 2:

   • Amkeni ndugu zetu

   • Tufanye sote bidii

   • Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu

   • Nchi yetu ya Kenya

   • Tunayoipenda

   • Tuwe tayari kuilinda

3. Verse 3:

   • Natujenge taifa letu

   • Ee, ndio wajibu wetu

   • Kenya istahili heshima

   • Tuungane mikono

   • Pamoja kazini

   • Kila siku tuwe na shukrani

The anthem was composed by a team led by Mzee Meza Moroa Galana. It is a prayer for blessings, justice, unity, peace, and prosperity for the nation. The anthem's lyrics emphasize the importance of national unity, hard work, and the protection of the country's freedom and peace.

Sources:

• Wikipedia ↗

• American Foundation for Children with AIDS ↗

• Andrews University ↗

Answered by mwakili.com

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