Meet Richard Khadambi, EA anthem composer who almost did not make the song

Richard Khadambi, East African anthem composer.

You must have heard it by now, the East African anthem. A solemn upbeat tune that plays right after the National Anthem in public events. The younger generation, specifically school-going children have already mastered it. Most of the older generation still mumble, the anthem having come long after they had finished school and haven’t learnt it yet. Still, it is easily recognisable.

We have all learnt of the history of the Kenya National Anthem and its composer(s). but do you know who was behind the East African Community anthem? Meet Richard Khadambi.