Baraza La Kiswahili Stories

Kenya set to host World Kiswahili Day celebrations for the first time
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 06, 2024

President William Ruto is expected to be the chief guest during the celebrations that will be celebrated in the coastal city of Mombasa.

Why Kiswahili is the fastest growing language in Somalia
Yassin Juma  |  May 27, 2024

A stabilising Somalia has seen a return of some of its nationals from Kenya, many of whom went through the Kenyan education system and speak Kiswahili...

Elevate Kiswahili to its rightful place, lobbyists tell gov’t, stakeholders
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 06, 2024

The call to give Kiswahili its befitting status in the country has been made ahead of World Kiswahili Language Day, which is celebrated on July 7.

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