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Swahili enthusiasts at the National Museum of Kenya on July 7, 2022, after a march aimed at creating awareness of Kiswahili being the first officially recognized African Language by UNESCO. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

By  Bitange Ndemo

Kenya’s Ambassador to Belgium

On July 7, Unesco commemorated the World International Kiswahili Day under the theme, "Unleashing Kiswahili's Potential in the Digital Era".

The celebration garnered participation from the African Union, the Southern African Development Community, and the East African Community.

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