World Kiswahili Language Day Stories

How Kiswahili is building a cultural bridge between China, Tanzania
XINHUA  |  Jul 08, 2025

This is especially important in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects, where large-scale collaboration between Chinese and Tanzanian professiona...

Rwanda to host 2025 World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Kigali
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The two-day celebrations in Kigali will highlight Kiswahili’s growing role in regional integration, education, diplomacy, and economic development.

Alliance Française celebrates Kiswahili Language Day with cultural film screenings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 10, 2024

The institution has organised several events, including the screening of two award-winning Tanzanian films and a multimedia exhibition. The screenings...

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...

Mombasa County approves use of Kiswahili during assembly sessions on Wednesdays
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 08, 2024

The move underscores the assembly's commitment to embracing Kiswahili as a language of unity and inclusivity.

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