Learn Swahili in 90 days
The official Pan African Language
Learn the Kiswahili Language and culture of East Africa in three Months and get an opportunity to experience the rich Swahili culture with a trip to the continent upon the conclusion of the class.

About the Language
Swahili is an East African Bantu language originating from the Swahili People of Zanzibar. While there are some Arabic words in Swahili due to interactions with Arabic traders, it is regarded a Bantu language for 70% of the words are derived from Bantu languages.
Kiswahili is the lingua franca and one of the working languages of the East African Community
(EAC). The East African Community whose headquarters is in Arusha in the Republic of Tanzania is composed of countries Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Dr Congo, Somalia and South Sudan. It is taught and spoken in various degrees in 30 countries across Africa and is fast becoming a language of commerce and African unification.
Why Study Kiswahili?
It allows one to communicate with over 500 million people who speak the language
Introduces learners to the very rich Kiswahili culture and art
Gives learners the opportunity to promote Pan Africanism through having a common language to champion African social, economic and political interests globally

Why visit East Africa?
The three original East African countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are a place to visit especially if one wants to learn about the Swahili culture and practice Kiswahili language.
The tallest mountain in Africa (Kilimanjaro), the biggest lake (Lake Victoria), the largest national park (Serengeti) and the deepest lake (Tanganyika) are all found in East Africa.
The semi autonomous island of Zanzibar is the origin of the official dialect of the language and has a rich diverse culture in the forms of its music and art that needs to be experienced similar to someone who studies French should visit France.

About the Instructor
Monday Akol is a Ugandan Teacher, Author, Cultural Activist, Journalist and Pan African.
His education and professional background speaks to the scholar and expert he is on Swahili language and culture.
Education
Diploma
Education majoring in Teaching Swahili at the Secondary School Level – Kakoba National Teacher’s College
BA Mass Communication
Kampala International University
BA Education
Majoring in Kiswahili at the Secondary School Level – Kyambogo University
MA Kiswahili and Communication
Laikipia University
Work Experience
2015 - 2022
Media Point Person of the East African Kiswahili Commission for Uganda
2015 - 2000
Assisted with designing the East African Kiswahili Commission Strategic Plan
2019
Part of the Dar es Salaam Action Plan to petition UNESCO Assembly to recognize Kiswahili as the Pan African Language for wider communication.
2019 & 2024
Participated in the East African Kiswahili Commission Mobility Program to promote Kiswahili around the world
Learn Swahili in 90 days!
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Swahili Language Class. It is our goal to be more than a class but to create a community of people that shares similar interest in learning about the language and culture of East Africa.