Wimbo wa Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki

Wimbo wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki

English: East African Community anthem
Official anthem of East African Community
Also known as	"Jumuiya Yetu" (English: "Our Community")
Lyrics	Collectively
Music	John Mugango, 2010
Adopted	2010;15 years ago (2010)

"Wimbo wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki" or "Jumuiya Yetu" (English: "East African Community anthem") is the official anthem of the East African Community. ^{[1] [2]} It is a Swahili language hymn.

Etymology

The word Jumuiya in Swahili means community and its title therefore translates as "East African Community anthem".

History

"Wimbo wa Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki" was composed by Richard Khadambi in 2010 ^[3]

Lyrics

Swahili

Literal English translation [4]

Chorus Jumuiya Yetu sote tuilinde Tuwajibike tuimarike Umoja wetu ni nguzo yetu Idumu Jumuiya yetu Ee Mungu twaomba ulinde Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki Tuwezeshe kuishi kwa amani Tutimize na malengo yetu Uzalendo pia mshikamano Viwe msingi wa Umoja wetu Natulinde Uhuru na Amani Mila zetu na desturi zetu Viwandani na hata mashambani Tufanye kazi sote kwa makini Tujitoe kwa hali na mali Tuijenge Jumuiya bora

Chorus We should protect/guard our Community We should be committed and stand strong Our unity is our anchor Long live our community Oh God we pray For preservation of the East African Community; Enable us to live in peace May we fulfil our objectives Patriotism and togetherness Be the pillars of our unity May we guard our independence and peace Our culture and traditions In industries and farms We should work together We should work hard We should build a better Community

See also

• Anthems of international organizations

References

1. Otto, Alex (October 9, 2018). "East African Community Anthem a Hurdle for Ugandans". Uganda Radio Network . Retrieved 2020-11-09.
2. Kilonzo, Eunice (July 28, 2016). "Public Institutions to Hoist EAC Flag, Sing Anthem". Daily Nation .
3. Diaspora, Messenger. "EAST AFRICAN ANTHEM TO BE SANG IN KENYAN SCHOOLS", Diaspora Messenger , Nairobi, 20 March 2020. Retrieved on 21 March 2020.
4. Byamukama, Dora (February 9, 2011). "EAC Anthem adopted". New Vision . Retrieved 2024-02-01.