Lest we forget

I live in a country that’s tribalism is the order of the day, 
That’s my country and everyone has a tribe to prey, 
But this shouldn’t end to slay, 
For the sins of a politician none of us has to pay. 
   
Some are calling for saba saba, 
Others are eating like mamba, 
Like putting mwananchi kwa kamba, 
Hii ukabila haijanibamba. 
   
There are positives for being a member of a tribe,

That doesn’t involve a way to bribe,

I have a lot to describe,

That also don’t involve hard jibe.

Our different culture is unique,

So as the languages we speak,

Togetherness is all we seek,

To preserve this tribes that antique.

Maasai,

The pride of Kenya,

Well protected traditions that needs no tender,

Kila mtu anapenda,

Tembea Kenya is now my agenda.

Luo,

From the lakes,

With unique English accent like Shakes,

Flawless dark skins created with no mistakes,

If they were fruits I’d say they are grapes.

Kikuyu,

Best known for trade,

Under the Mugumo tree they prayed,

Most in the central Kenya they stayed,

Work with one and you will get paid.

Luhya,

Best known for Mulembe, meaning peace,

Can’t do without a chicken piece,

Surely around them you will be at ease,

This is my tribe if you please.

Kisii,

Rhymes with kissy,

Near the lands that’s fishy,

Rain drops there easy,

Fast talking like the rapper whizzy.

  

Kamba, 

Naturally artistic, 

From curving’s to pictures that are nostalgic, 

The longer the distance, to them a shorter logistic,

Humble Kenyans to be specific.

Kalenjin,

The great runners,

Will win the medals all season winter and summers,

To them one, two & three is their numbers,

To dance the Kemboi dance without a drummer.

Taita,

The coastal people,

Lifestyle so simple,

Makes my Swahili sounds like flowing ripples,

Surely if you visit here you wouldn’t be no more single.

Add your Tribe to make this longer…..