Library weekly: World Kiswahili Language Day

Kiswahili by Ustadh Mau (manuscript, Swahili in Arabic script)

In November 2021, at its 41st Session in Paris, the General Conference of UNESCO declared July 7th World Kiswahili Language Day. By Resolution 41 C/61, Member States recognised the critical role played by Kiswahili in promoting cultural diversity, creating awareness, and fostering dialogue among civilizations. The World Kiswahili Language Day is featured in our Library Weekly.