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Originally published by Nation Newstop
July 6, 2026
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AI to take centre stage as East Africa marks 5th World Kiswahili Language Day
"It's urgent to develop AI systems that recognise and support Kiswahili"-Dr Caroline Asiimwe...
✨ Key Highlights
Artificial Intelligence will be the central theme at the 5th World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Bujumbura, Burundi, from July 5 to 7, 2026. East African leaders, experts, and innovators will convene to discuss integrating Kiswahili into the digital age.
- The event, themed "Kiswahili, Multilingualism and Artificial Intelligence," coincides with the 3rd EAKC International Kiswahili Conference and the 10th anniversary of the East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC).
- Key figures include EAKC Executive Secretary Dr Caroline Asiimwe, who emphasized the need for African languages like Kiswahili to actively shape AI development.
- The celebrations aim to position Kiswahili, spoken by over 250 million people, as a leading language in AI, innovation, and global economic diplomacy, while addressing its underrepresentation in emerging technologies.
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