What we’re about
This meetup is for people to join to practice Kenyan Swahili online. We do fun activities and converse in Swahili. All levels welcome!
The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity for people to learn and practice Kenyan Swahili language. Worksheets will be provided, Audio narrations will be on website on YT.
Anyone who wants to learn or practice Kenyan Swahili is welcome to join
We will be using different engaging activities and topics to practice Kenyan Swahili language.
About Swahili Language
- Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language that originated on the East African coast, particularly in the region that is now modern-day Tanzania, Kenya, and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Swahili evolved from interactions between various Bantu-speaking communities living along the East African coast. Different dialects of Swahili developed in various regions, and over time, a standardized version, known as Kiswahili, was developed to facilitate communication between different groups.
- Bantu is a major language family in Africa, and many Bantu-speaking people lived in the region. Swahili incorporates Bantu grammar, vocabulary, and structure.
Swahili was adopted as one of the official languages in many East African countries after gaining independence from colonial rule. Swahili plays a significant role in education, government, and the media in these countries. It is also one of the official languages of the African Union.
