Did you know that the East African Community has an anthem? Well, it was adopted by the East African community at the EAC Summit on December 3, 2010. here is the the original lyrics and below it find the unofficial English translation for ease of understanding the the content and meaning of the EAC anthem. the journey to becoming an EAC citizen begins with you learning the emblem and anthem and then you taking an active role in the EAC integration process.
Tuwajibike tuimarike
Umoja wetu ni nguzo yetu
Idumu Jumuiya yetu.
1. Ee Mungu twaomba ulinde
Jumuiya Afrika Mashariki
Tuwezeshe kuishi kwa amani
Tutimize na malengo yetu.
2. Uzalendo pia mshikamano
Viwe msingi wa Umoja wetu
Natulinde Uhuru na Amani
Mila zetu na desturi zetu.
3. Viwandani na hata mashambani
Tufanye kazi sote kwa makini
Tujitoe kwa hali na mali
Tuijenge Jumuiya bora.
The English translation
Chorus
We should protect/guard our Community
We should be committed and
stand strong
Our unity is our anchor
Long live our community
1
Oh God we pray
For preservation of the East African Community;
Enable us to live in peace;
May we fulfil our objectives;
2
Patriotism and togetherness
Be the pillars of our unity
May we guard our independence
and peace
Our culture and traditions
3
In industries and farms
We should work together
We should work hard
We should build a better Community.
This is the national anthems of the respective members of EAC...begin with Kenya's national anthem, followed by Tanzania's and Uganda's in that order.
