For today, just listen to the national anthem (or here choral) while praying for Kenya. The melody is haunting, supposedly based on a Pokot traditional lullaby, and so unlike many of the national anthems around the continent which are pompous trumpeting of European tunes. Here are the words:
Ee Mungu nguvu yetu
Ilete baraka kwetu Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi Natukae na udugu 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 sote 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 labour Fill every heart with thanksgiving. |
Amen.
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