Prepararations in top gear as Kenya hosts World Kiswahili Language Day
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-05 16:59:17
UN adopts July 7 as World Kiswahili Day
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-03 22:08:41

UN adopts July 7 as World Kiswahili Day

The resolution acknowledges the significant role of the Kiswahili language in fostering peace, unity, socio-economic development, and cultural diversity.

Kenya set to host World Kiswahili Day celebrations for the first time
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-06-06 10:12:24

Kenya set to host World Kiswahili Day celebrations for the first time

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
  • Author: Yassin Juma
  • Date: 2024-05-27 07:58:17

Why Kiswahili is the fastest growing language in Somalia

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
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-04-06 17:45:37

Elevate Kiswahili to its rightful place, lobbyists tell gov’t, stakeholders

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.

Mombasa County approves use of Kiswahili during assembly sessions on Wednesdays
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-08 09:38:23

Mombasa County approves use of Kiswahili during assembly sessions on Wednesdays

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

Historic win for first female winner in Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize
  • Author: Manny Anyango
  • Date: 2024-02-10 12:03:08

Historic win for first female winner in Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize

The award brought together industry leaders and other stakeholders, both from Kenya and Tanzania, to witness the event, intending to promote reading and writing in Kiswahili.

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