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Poor showing in Swahili is a disgrace

I am concerned about the performance in Kiswahili in Kenya today. So far, the teaching and evaluation of our national language is wanting.

I have interacted with several primary school learners who cannot write a well-flowing 'insha'. After my research, I have found out that the learners do not understand the basics of grammar.

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