"" or "" ( or ) is the official anthem of the East African Community. It is a Swahili language hymn.
Etymology The word 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 2010Diaspora, Messenger. "EAST AFRICAN ANTHEM TO BE SANG IN KENYAN SCHOOLS", Diaspora Messenger, Nairobi, 20 March 2020. Retrieved on 21 March 2020.
Lyrics Swahili Literal English translation Ee Mungu twaomba ulinde Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki Tuwezeshe kuishi kwa amani Tutimize na malengo yetu
Chorus: Jumuiya Yetu sote tuilinde Tuwajibike tuimarike Umoja wetu ni nguzo yetu Idumu Jumuiya yetu
Uzalendo pia mshikamano Viwe msingi wa Umoja wetu Natulinde Uhuru na Amani Mila zetu na desturi zetu
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Viwandani na hata mashambani Tufanye kazi sote kwa makini Tujitoe kwa hali na mali Tuijenge Jumuiya bora
ChorusOh God we pray for preservation of the East African Community; Let us to live in peace May we fulfil our objectives
Chorus: We should protect/guard our Community We should be committed and stand strong Our unity is our anchor Long live our community
Patriotism and togetherness Be the pillars of our unity May we guard our independence and peace Our culture and traditions
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In industries and farms We should work together We should work hard We should build a better Community
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See also Anthems of international organizations
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