4TH EAC WORLD
KISWAHILI LANGUAGE DAY
Join us at Serena Hotel, Kigali for the 4th EAC World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations. A prestigious gathering celebrating unity through language, featuring youth engagement symposiums, cultural performances, and regional integration initiatives.
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"Kiswahili lugha ya umoja - this celebration truly showcases how language unites our East African community and strengthens our cultural bonds."
— Dr. Amina Hassan, Linguistics Professor, University of Dar es Salaam
Hosted By
East African Community
Regional intergovernmental organization promoting integration and cooperation
Republic of Rwanda
Host nation championing Kiswahili language development and regional unity
Partnership
for Unity
The 4th EAC World Kiswahili Language Day is a collaborative celebration between the East African Community and the Republic of Rwanda, showcasing our shared commitment to promoting Kiswahili as a language of unity, innovation, and regional integration across East Africa.
KISWAHILI: LUGHA YA UMOJA
The 4th EAC World Kiswahili Language Day brings together three transformative events — Media Briefing, Youth Engagement Symposium, and Main Celebrations - into one comprehensive platform. This integration aims to strengthen the role of Kiswahili in fostering regional integration, youth empowerment, and cultural preservation across the East African Community.
Key objectives of the celebration include:
To promote Kiswahili as a language of unity, innovation, and development; enhance youth competencies in Kiswahili for regional integration and employment; showcase the role of artificial intelligence in inclusive Kiswahili education; and facilitate sustainable partnerships between educational institutions, governments, and communities in advancing our shared linguistic heritage.
300+
Delegates Expected
Distinguished delegates from across the East African Community including government ministers, education officials, language experts, cultural ambassadors, youth leaders, and media representatives united in promoting Kiswahili for regional integration.
10+
Distinguished Speakers
Prestigious lineup featuring EAC Secretary General, Ministers from partner states, UNESCO representatives, language scholars, and youth innovators sharing insights on Kiswahili's role in education, technology, and sustainable development.
8
EAC Partner States
All 8 EAC Partner States participating: Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania - showcasing East African unity through our shared language heritage.