Ancient songs have their own place in the cultural memory and historical consciousness of a community. They do not only serve as a form of art, but also as source of knowledge, values and shared experiences. Songs have been used as a powerful tool to pass and transmit history from one generation to another amongst the Akamba of Kenya and therefore serve as a living archive. This paper examines the Akamba traditional songs and how they help preserve the history of the community. The study employed a qualitative approach, where Akamba traditional songs were carefully selected from memory, You Tube and interviews with the elderly. Thereafter, the obtained data was analyzed thematically. The findings prove that the Akamba community has traditional songs which play a very significant role in preserving its history. Performance elements such as rhythm, repetition and symbolism strengthen memories and protect historical information. As a result, the songs cannot be considered solely as the tools of entertainment but rather of great historical value, as they criticize, narrate and maintain community culture. These songs emphasize the inseparable connection between the oral literature and the collective memory of the communities that have limited written accounts of their history.