About Kiswate
KISWATE was founded in the year 2020 by Mr. Pius Odhiambo, a Data Scientist based in Washington DC, USA to promote the teaching and learning of functional Kiswahili in schools based in rural Kenya where Kiswahili has been neglected. The word KISWATE is derived from the Kiswahili words KISWAhili TEkelezi (KISWATE) which is loosely translated as functional(spoken) Kiswahili.
In October 4, 2020 during the second KISWATE conference members approved the adoption of schools by KISWATE in rural Kenya. The project was presented by KISWATE CEO Mr. John Yuya from Busia, Kenya and was ranked top by Dr. Hamisi Babusa from Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya. During the conference, Dr. Leonard Muaka from Howard University in Washington DC, USA made a presentation on the importance of Kiswahili and its role during Pan African movement..
KISWATE's core functions
- 1. Adoption of schools in rural Kenya where Kiswahili has been neglected to promote teaching and learning of Kiswahili
- 2. Offer scholarship opportunities to needy and bright students in the adopted local day secondary schools (Ndenga, Uyundo, Sega Township, Kagonya and Ukwala)
- 3. Sponsor lunch programs to candidate classes in adopted primary schools (Lwero, St. Joseph Ochiel and Uyundo) during national examinations
- 4. Organize for sports and games tournaments with the adopted schools
- 5. Pay College application fees for needy and bright students in the adopted secondary day schools (Uyundo and Kagonya) through The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)
- 6. Organize for community service with KISWATE scholars within the catchment areas of the adopted primary schools (Lwero, St. Joseph Ochiel and Uyundo primary schools)