In Standard Swahili (Kiswahili sanifu), based on the dialect spoken in Zanzibar, the system is rather complex; however, it is drastically simplified in many local variants where Swahili is not a native …

Swahili language, Bantu language spoken either as a mother tongue or as a fluent second language on the east coast of Africa in an area extending from Lamu Island, Kenya, in the north to the southern …

Swahili is a Bantu language spoken mainly in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, and also in Burundi, Mozambique, Oman, Somalia the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Africa.

Over 50 million people in eastern and central African speak Kiswahili. It is widely used in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. A little over one million people speak it as their first language. Most others …

Taught in universities around the world, an official language of the African Union, and embraced by some members of the diaspora as a way to connect with the continent’s histories and cultures, …

It is now the only African language among the official working languages of the African Union. Swahili is also taught in the major universities in the world, and several international media outlets, such as the …

As one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa, Swahili serves as a lingua franca across many East African nations, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and parts of the Democratic Republic of …

Sep 26, 2025 · Kiswahili (Swahili) is one of Africa's most widely used languages, linking tens of millions across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, the DRC, and beyond. This guide covers history, dialects, writing …

Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language originally spoken by the Swahili people, who are found primarily in Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique. Estim...

Swahili, known natively as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language that serves as the lingua franca in a vast part of East Africa. The language has more than 100 million speakers and holds official status in Kenya, …