Proud to be Kenyan

Today I read something that really got me thinking. This person asked said, "What makes me glad to be a Kenyan?" I am asking the same question. Why am I glad to be a Kenyan? I may be American by blood, but I am definitely a Kenyan by heart. I am going to say exactly what I said to this person.The sight of a Kenyan flag waving in the air, the sound of a Kiswahilli song,the smell of chapos (YUM!), the feeling of fresh, Kenyan air blowing in my face. These are all simple things which makes my heart swell with love and pride for Kenya, my beloved country. Even though Kenya has a few issues today, I am proud and grateful to God that He has placed me in such an awesome country....KENYA!

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

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.

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.

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.