World Kiswahili Language Day is celebrated on July 7 each year. It was proclaimed by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2021 to recognize the role that Kiswahili plays in promoting cultural diversity, creating awareness, and fostering dialogue among civilizations.
Kiswahili is a Bantu language that is spoken by over 200 million people in East, Central, and Southern Africa. It is the national language of Kenya and Tanzania, and it is also an official language of the African Union.
Kiswahili is a lingua franca in many parts of Africa, and it is becoming increasingly popular as a language of education and commerce.
World Kiswahili Language Day is a chance to celebrate the richness and diversity of Kiswahili culture. It is also a time to promote the use of Kiswahili as a language of communication and understanding.
According to the history of the Kiswahili language, the word “Kiswahili” means “the language of the coast.”
Kiswahili is a tonal language, which means that the meaning of a word can change depending on the tone in which it is spoken, it relies on tones both for marking grammatical cases, vocabulary differences, and even in the distinction between singular and plural nouns and adjectives.
The language is rich in vocabulary, with many words that come from Arabic, Portuguese, and English.
Kiswahili is a very expressive language, and it is often used to express emotions which is important as it allows people to share their needs and ideas.
Kiswahili is a growing language, and it is becoming increasingly popular as a lingua franca in East Africa – most universities across the world are offering Kiswahili as a course
A wonderful World Kiswahili Language Day!