Kenya Scholars & Studies Association (KESSA)

 Welcome to the KESSA website. 

The association that  brings together scholars and researchers with interest in Kenya.

Mission

Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) is an independent nonprofit professional Association established in the State of Ohio in the United States for the exclusive purpose of advancing scholarly, scientific, and research work on the Republic of Kenya.Its membership is drawn from all disciplines and persuasions.

Purpose

1. To promote scholarly, scientific and research work in or about Kenya in all scholarly disciplines and persuasions. 
2. To promote and facilitate cooperation through the exchange of ideas and meaningful dialogue among groups and/or persons engaged in scholarly, scientific, and research on Kenya. 
3. To encourage and facilitate the dissemination of information, publications, and other scholarly works on Kenya. 
4. To organize workshop panels, discussions, symposia, and conferences on Kenya.
5. To raise funds in support of the above activities.

REMINDER TO THE 3ND KESSA CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS:

If you plan to present a paper in the forthcoming conference please send your abstract to the executive as soon as possible.  Dr. Koti is heading the process. 

You can reach Dr. Koti at fkoti@una.edu. If you have any questions get in touch with the President:

Dr. Kefa M. Otiso – KESSA President
Bowling Green State University
Department of Geography
Bowling Green, OH 43403

Email: kmotiso@bgsu.edu

Kenya National Anthem

Swahili version

Ee Mungu nguvu yetu
Ilete baraka kwetu
Haki iwe ngao na mlinzi
Natukae na undugu
Amani na uhuru
Raha tupate na ustawi.

Amkeni ndugu zetu
Tufanye sote bidii
Nasi tujitoe kwa nguvu
Nchi yetu ya Kenya
Tunayoipenda
Tuwe tayari kuilinda

Natujenge taifa letu
Ee, ndio wajibu wetu
Kenya istahili heshima
Tuungane mikono
Pamoja kazini
Kila siku tuwe na shukrani. 

English version

O God of all creation
Bless this our land and nation
Justice be our shield and defender
May we dwell in unity
Peace and liberty
Plenty be found within our borders.

Let one and all arise
With hearts both strong and true
Service be our earnest endeavour
And our homeland of Kenya
Heritage of splendour
Firm may we stand to defend.

Let all with one accord
In common bond united
Build this our nation together
And the glory of Kenya
The fruit of our labour
Fill every heart with thanksgiving.

- wav file Credit: Tim and Lara Beth