Cabinet approves the Uganda Kiswahili Council Bill
The minister of information and national guidance Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has revealed that cabinet has approved the Kiswahili bill to make it an official language in Uganda.
According to the minister the Cabinet’s decision is in line with the directive of the 21st East African Community (EAC) Summit held in February 2021 that directed the expedition of the implementation of Kiswahili, English and French as official languages in the bloc.
Addressing journalists at Media Center this morning, Minister of Information Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has revealed that the Kiswahili council of Uganda has passed the Kiswahili bill which authorizes the teaching of the Kiswahili language in all schools across the country.
The minister also applauded President Yoweri Museveni for the strengthening bilateral relations with foreign countries, something he thinks this bill will further strengthen.
