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Although pupils who attend school in Kenya and Tanzania are taught English, the native language is Swahili.
Please find below some everyday words that you will be required to use during your visit. Learn them, and then practice them on your friends/family. See Mr. Swan for the correct pronunciation. Jambo = Hello/Good Day Asante = Thankyou Asante sana = Thankyou very much Karibu - You're welcome Habari? = How are you? Nzuri sana = Fine thankyou Karibu = Welcome Kwa Heri = Goodbye Tuta Onana = See you later Lala Salama = Sleep well Tafadhali = Please Ndiyo = Yes Hapana = No Nzuri nzuri = Very good Samahani = Excuse me Kiasi Gani? = How much? Hakuna matata = No problem |