Oginde: National anthem touches our core values as a nation

Today marks yet another birthday for the Kenya nation. Some fifty-one years ago, the nation took the first step towards independence from external control. With pomp and pride, the founding fathers of this nation took the reins of power as they awaited full independence that was to follow. The hopes were high, the optimism palpable. At last, they were going to shape the course of their own destiny and build a heritage for their children.

One of the little marvels of that heritage that I have often celebrated is our national anthem. As the founding fathers contemplated what should express the feelings of Kenyans towards their country, the choice before them was undoubtedly vast.