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How Swahili is becoming a global language

World Kiswahili Language Day. (Courtesy)

Early this week, the United Nations General Assembly member states proclaimed July 7 as the World Kiswahili Language Day. This follows as resolution tabled by Kenya and Tanzania on behalf of the African Group.

The proclamation is part of efforts by the global body to promote multilingualism within the United Nations. Kiswahili is among the 10 most widely spoken languages in the world, with hundreds of million speakers.

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