KIGALI, Rwanda, July 8 -- TANZANIA has urged East African Community (EAC) partner states to further promote use of Kiswahili and take advantage of its growing global interest for social and economic benefits.

Speaking on Monday in Kigali, Rwanda, during the 4th EAC World Kiswahili Language Day celebration, Tanzanias High Commissioner to Rwanda, Dr Habib Kambanga underscored the growing global interest in Kiswahili, following UNESCOs adoption of July 7 as the official World Kiswahili Language Day.

“There is increasing interest from nations within and beyond Africa to learn Kiswahili due to its beauty and significance. Kiswahili is a scarce commodity and as EAC member states, we must lead in spreading and promoting its use so that o...