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Kenya National Anthem, Flag, Crest, and Presidents

The shield and crossed spears represent the defense of freedom.
The black bar symbolizes the people of Kenya.
The red bar symbolizes the blood shed in the struggle for independence.
The green bar symbolizes Kenya's natural resources.
The two narrow white bars symbolize peace and unity.

President Mwai Kibaki


Former President Jomo Kenyatta	Former President Daniel arap Moi

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Sheet music for the national anthem.

    Kiswahili                                 English

   	1                                        1

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 udugu                  May we dwell in unity

Amani na uhuru                    Peace and liberty
  Raha tupate na ustawi.            Plenty be found within our borders.

   	2                                         2

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.

   	3                                          3

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.

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