ARUSHA, March 24 -- THE Minister of Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports, Paul Makonda, has announced that the ministry has begun discussions with UNESCO and the leadership of META (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) to officially recognize the Kiswahili language on global digital platforms, enabling young content creators using Kiswahili to earn money.

The statement was made by Minister Makonda today, March 24, 2026, in Arusha during the Kiswahili Media Conference.

“We have initiated discussions through our ministry and continue to engage with the UNESCO Executive Director and META leaders worldwide. Tanzanian youth creating content in Kiswahili currently receive very little payment because Kiswahili is no...