I love the land of Cuba, its people, economics and politics
The system of love, geared towards socialist development
Of carrying forward all citizens, to participate in social progress
The system of removing, the vestiges of exclusion and marginalization
To enable all to meet their needs, that’s the aim of their economy
Yes, they have a lot of problems, but they courageously struggle with them
How I wish to live in Cuba, but lo! Our struggle in Kenya needs me.
Comrade Fidel Castro Ruz, he is famous all over the World
The log of revolution, symbol of bravery for a just cause
Champion of the struggle for love on earth, of all to live well
Searching for a good leader? Look in Fidel Castro!
He continues with revolutionary struggle, despite his age
He has retired from state leadership, but he is still in the journey
Revolutionary education, of social justice and peace on our planet
He is still committed to the work, theoretically and ideologically.
Socialist ideology and theory, he contributes to everyday
He interprets and expounds Marxism, in the present conditions of the World
He thinks about technological development, and science for human security
To Fidel education and health, should be prioritized
And in the utilization of natural resources,
Humanity must end greed and waste, conserve the environment or perish!
Fidel condemns capitalism and imperialism, while exposing its injustices
He advocates for socialism, the system worth struggling for
He has made a contribution to revolutionary struggle, he continues to do so
They have tried to assassinate him, the US imperialists
They have targeted his life over hundred times, capitalists are evil
Because Fidel has prevented them, from continuing to colonize Cuba
Exploiters and oppressors hate Fidel, they wish to bury him in the grave
But to the wretched of the earth, Fidel is their beloved hero
Hundreds of millions of people pray for him, that he lives a long life
Yes, Fidel motivates, he lights the fire of revolution in us.
In the freedom and liberation war, the two Cuban people’s heroes met
Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, believers of the same ideology
Through the revolutionary struggle, the comrades united
The brothers in combat committed themselves to the work,
The members of the party struggled together
Until Cuba was liberated, and the whole World witnessed
From then on the roots of socialism, continue to grow and grow
True, the Cuban revolution lives and will continue to live
Fidel Castro Ruz, we thank you Cubans for him
Socialism marches on triumphantly, in spite of the neighboring enemy
US imperialists hate Fidel with passion, they are still bitter of the past defeat
Because they invaded and occupied Cuba, exploiting the country as colonialists do
Even today they still conspire against Cuba, they are strangling it with blockades!
But Cuba insists on going forward, forward ever
Cuba will not give up or turn away from the true path of freedom
Fidel maintains: socialism is the hope for Cuba and the World
We cannot liberate ourselves, by returning to the past, capitalism!
Yes, we hear you Fidel we hear you clearly,
Yes, the masses listen to you even in Kenya and Africa
It is not in my habit, listen to me, it is not a good habit
To praise as a hero a person who is still alive
Fidel does not like it either, I am aware
For as long as you are alive you have not grown fully,
Our ancestors taught us, I remember
Still I shower praises on Fidel, many big praises, he is a hero
He has embraced being humane, he does not worship money
As for remaining firm in the cause, I do not doubt Fidel for a second
He will die fighting for the common person, come whatever may!
That is why I dedicate this poem to him, long live Fidel!
Your life is an example to follow, Fidel Castro Ruz
Good health, dear comrade!
Mwandawiro Mghanga, Nairobi, Dream Hotel Ngara,
Thursday, May, 17 2014
*The poem was written in Kiswahili then translated in English.