Kenyan students urged to embrace Persian language

Kenyan students urged to embrace Persian language

Kenyan students urged to embrace Persian language

On Wednesday, February 21, the world observed International Mother Language Day. Kenyans have been encouraged to participate in exchange programs to foster cultural variety.One way to do this is to take advantage of the scholarship programs available to Kenyan students who want to continue their education in Iran.

At Kenyatta University, Iran and Kenya celebrated International Mother Language Day and encouraged students to take advantage of the opportunity to learn Persian, a language that is essential to global trade, literature, and science.

Iran Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour on Wednesday said that the partnership is aimed at bridging cultural and social gaps between the two countries.

This he said will help create awareness of the Persian language as well as strengthen the existing ties between the countries.

“This exchange program will not only enrich the academic pursuits of students but also nurture mutual understanding and friendship between our nations as we aim to enhance knowledge of Persian, a formal language in Iran, across Kenyan academic institutions and cultural spheres,” said Ambassador Gholampour.”Through initiatives like these, we can foster greater appreciation and respect for each other’s cultures.”

Kenyatta University has also embraced the endeavor. Recognizing the value of learning Persian, the university stands ready to support the establishment of dedicated facilities and programs tailored to the study of the language.

Vice Chancellor Paul Wainaina of the university said that K.U. is prepared to collaborate with the Iranian Embassy to establish a Persian center where students can study and master the language.”I am delighted to embrace the collaboration with the Iranian Embassy and the aspiration to establish a Persian Language Center at this university,” Wainaina expressed.

When Amb. Gholampour met with Vice-Chancellor Stephen Kiama of the University of Nairobi last year, he, like Wainaina, expressed a willingness to work with the Iranian government on scientific and research projects as well as student exchanges and lectures for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Iranian Cultural Counselor Ali Pourmarjan, for his part, announced that the institution and the Embassy will get together to discuss the appropriate structure for awarding and receiving scholarships as well as the requirements for qualifying.Once operational, the program will list Kenya among nations that offer Persian language instruction.