Learn Kiswahili Language Skills-NRM Tells Members

Last year the Government of Uganda announced its intention  to make the Kiswahili language a compulsory and examinable subject in primary and secondary schools. This the second official national language from English in Uganda and plays a pivotal role in accelerating regional trade in the EAC bloc as the mode of communication among traders and their customers.

The national Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariate embacked on Kiswahili training at the parrty headquaters Kyadondo road with the aim ohf imparting language skills to its members nationwide with the intention of fast-tracking the East African Integration agenda.

The party secretary general Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong has told spyreports that the party decided to give its members free kiswahili programme that runs evey wednesdays and saturdays with the intention to prepare members for regional easy communication and trade.

He added that members are awarded certificates upon completing the training and encouraged members of the public to learn the language to expand their opportunities in the region.

This is the 4th session of the second semester of Kiswahili Training and the Art of Public Speaking lessons.Hon.Todwong added.

According to government, “Kiswahili has been recognized by the Ugandan Cabinet as an official language and is widely spoken in the EAC bloc and beyond.