KIU, Western Campus – The president of the Tanzanian Students Association has announced the launch of the Swahili club at KIU Western Campus, slated for Friday, April 19th, 2024.

Hamisi Swalehe Mahanga told this website that the club is being launched with the goal of spreading the Swahili language among the students studying at Western Campus.

“The main goal of forming the Swahili club is to spread Swahili language among the students who are studying at KIU Western Campus,” Mahanga said.

“Also, because Swahili is the official language of the East African Community, it will facilitate easier communication among students from East African countries,” he added.

He also revealed that the launch, which is expected to be attended by over 500 guests, will be graced by the ambassador of the Tanzanian High Commission in Uganda Dr. John Stephen Simbachawene, who has been invited as chief guest.

Mahanga, who is a second-year Masters of Medical Laboratory in Medical and Diagnostic Microbiology student, also reiterated that the club will go a long way in fostering unity among all Tanzanian students at the western campus.

 He stressed that one of the main objectives of the club is promoting and establishing mutual cooperation and understanding in academic matters.

Others are cooperating with the home government and other bodies in an endeavor to solve problems facing members and promoting cooperation with other foreign student's associations within the university and other learning institutions