Written by Teddy Kalanda Harrison. This is an extremely popular song heard throughout Kenya and Tanzania. The lyrics are in Swahili. 3 part harmonies. Easy song to play on tin whistles or recorders.
Jambo – Hi
Jambo bwana – Hi sir
Habari gani? – How are you?
Mzuri sana – Very fine
Wageni mwakaribishwa – Visitors are welcome
Kenya yetu – Our (country) Kenya
Hakuna matata – (there are) no worries
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