Modern Kikuyu Worship Classics Songs

Carol Wanjiru

From time to time in Kikuyu Gospel, there comes along artistes who craft Kikuyu worship songs that take us into deeper knowledge of Jesus Christ. Some of the artists may not be famous but their songs touch us. For some it might be the only song(s) they are known but others they are prolific. Nevertheless let us celebrate them. We are not suggesting these songs are the only ones, If You know others kindly leave comments below this post. Some may not even have audio or video on Youtube.

Munduiriri - This is a song by Carol Wanjiru from Uthiru. This song was composed from her personal experience on a painful broken engagement. This prayerful song is basically about praising God regardless of your current situation. It praises God as the one who fights our battles. She also has other modern worship classics like Munguuri and Turi Uhore all worth a listen.

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Muhaturi – This is new song by a new artiste Freddy K. Its prayer and deep complemented by sultry female back-up vocals. This worship song is about GOD who is our rescue in times of our troubles. Freddy praises GOD as the one who is his rescue in times of troubles. It’s worth a listen when one feels discouraged or low in life.

Muguthaithi – This is a song by Mercy Ken. It’s basically a song on worshiping God day and night. Mercy Ken also thanks God for making her a worshipper. The song has been around for a while getting airplay from all stations like Inooro, Coro and Kameme FM.

Niwikite Magegania – This song by new artiste Sammy Irungu is currently ruling the airwaves. In it Irungu praises GOD for perfoming miracles that he even can’t explain. When Irungu performs the song even people who are seated stand up and worship their arms up in the air.

Kiriga – This is a song by the prolific, worshipper from Nyeri, Charles K Kingori, it’s from the album by the same name. In the song Kingori sings about the wonders of GOD that leave him in awe and wonder. Its message is borrowed from the old and new testament in the Bible. Kingori as a relatively new artiste in Kikuyu music has cut a niche of writing songs with Biblical messages. His trademark in his songs is the constant refrains in nearly all of the compositions. His other worship songs are Mahindi momu, Ngai Kihoti, Njamba ya Ita and his latest Ndi Murathime.

Hau Noho – This is a song by Mirugi Dishon of Matiribu fame. Of the songs in the list, this is one least played anywhere among the three stations of Inooro, Coro and Kameme FM. It’s what one would call an underground hit which Mirugi sings in churches or crusades. The song’s message is about waiting on God patiently without giving up. Its melody is driven beautifully by a keyboard and drums and faded guitar melody. It borrows heavily on Bible stories of Hannah and Peninah.

Nyitagirira – This is a wonderful song by Esther Muthoni based in the US. It’s beautifully produced and speaks about God being our refuge. In the song Muthoni speaks the song from Bible verses and the chorus is about God holding us up so we don’t faint or fail.

Moko Marathime – This is a song by Njuguna Gicheha also an actor in Kameme FM’s Micii ni Ndogo as Man Nyari. The song borrows heavily from the Bible story of Adam and Eve and their being expelled from the Garden of Eden. The song is about God blessing the works of our hands and whatever we do prospering as a result. Gicheha urges people to prophesy positively about the works of their hands. It’s one of the most requested songs.

Mutharaba: This is an old song by Pastor Isaac Kahura. In the song he urges the listeners to carry the cross of Christ without compromising regardless of the situations. He narrates a story in there about a man who patiently carried the cross without cutting it and was able to cross the river with it. Yet there was another who cut his cross to be lighter and couldn’t use it as a bridge to the river.

Mawiko: This is a song by ND Githuka of Ahiurania from the Mawiko album. The song is about God’s doings, blessings and His everlasting mercies. In it Githuka also sings about GOD who blesses everyone who pleases. The album also has hits like Dekapoli and Hingurira.

Jesu niwe Hitho: This is a timeless 90s worship classic sung by Geoffrey Wachira. In the song Wachira praises Jesus as his hiding place in times of turmoil. He commits to make Jesus his refuge and strength in all the days of his life. No audio/video available on Youtube.

Nii Nindiriirie Guguturira: This is a song by Milkah Wanjiru also of Nithengiu Ngai Wakwa fame. The song is about desiring to live for God all the days of life. In the song she prays to God to give her a heart that fears the Lord. It’s a worship song easy to sing and remember. Wanjiru based in Naivasha is not much known but her songs bless us.

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