Uganda government seeks $9.1 billion for Kiswahili training
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, presents a statement on adopting Kiswahili as an official language in the country at Parliament on September 6, 2022. PHOTO | DAILY MONITOR
The Ministry of East African Affairs is seeking an additional Shs3.5b ($9.1 billion) to coordinate and promote Kiswahili as an official language in Uganda. This was revealed by the docket political head, and Third Deputy Prime Minister, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, in a statement presented to Parliament yesterday.
Key among the activities to be undertaken is the training of Cabinet members and permanent secretaries. The officials have only one year to up their proficiency in the language.
