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Peer reviewedKassimali, Jaffer – Social Education, 1985
Most East African nations have adopted the colonial languages of English or French as the medium of communication and education. One notable exception is Tanzania where, while each ethnic group has its own language, Kiswahili serves as an effective lingua franca. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
