STOCKHOLM, July 6 -- It was a colourful event when the Tanzanian Embassy in Sweden, in collaboration with Tanzanian diaspora communities , successfully staged a grand celebration to the Worlds Kiswahili Day in the Swedish capital, Stockholm on July 5, this year.

This commemoration takes place globally on July 7 each year, starting from 2022, following a resolution adopted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Speaking at the event, Tanzanias Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Mobhare Matinyi, said the Tanzanian government is committed to promoting and honoring Kiswahili globally.

He elaborated on how the language has spread and emphasized that, thanks to Tanzanias influence, Kiswahili is now an offic...