Mitahato Village in Githunguri, Kiambu County
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Mitahato village in Githunguri, Kiambu county has captured the attention of the global community, specifically those who speak French, as they come to immerse themselves in the local culture showcased through the French language.
The origin of this unique language does not date back to the colonial period when its development would be expected. Rather, it is rooted in the ardour of an impassioned community seeking greater knowledge and economic openings. In 2020, a resident named Chris Mburu founded a French-specialized library in Mitahato designed to cater to the Francophone Network of Kenya. This simple gesture sparked a flame that ignited the entire community, young and old, to embark on a collective journey to master the French language.
The library acts as the pulsating centre of the village, a hub upon which French literature, vocabularies, and educational tools reside, where people of all generations can cultivate their command of the language. Young ones delightfully soak French compositions while adults work unfalteringly on language comprehension, accent, and phonetics. Today, the symphony of French conversations has substituted the customary chatter of Kiswahili and English.
Mitahato has now transformed into a haven for Francophone Kenyans. Striking displays of Francophone labels adorn storefronts, while "bonjour" greetings between children are echoed through the area, and the beautiful symphony of French dialogue fills the air. This remarkable development has caught the attention of many, leading to the recognition of Chris Mburu who has been honoured with a Chevalier medal, solidifying his status among illustrious recipients.
Mitahato has experienced a remarkable transformation that has attracted tourists, turning it into a unique cultural hub. The visitors frequently donate French literature to the library and interact with the curious children of the famous Mitahato French Village. During this lively interaction, the children share their traditional Kikuyu songs as they learn French songs from their newfound companions.
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One the worst colonists is France. The article doesn't say anything about economic openings due to mastery of this language
They are going to where with French love of culture and music, that has overwhelmed the Francophone nations of west Africa to be poorer than other colonial neighbors.
What is the language policy in Kenya?
Can anyone walk into the country and set up their libraries and teach anyone what they want?
If Kenya does not have a language policy, then every community should have its own language policy.
This is new colonization through language.
This is the same colonial policy that helped different missionaries to set up different religions among the Gikuyu community.
This is a very dangerous move.
It is interesting to note that only in Africa do foreigners impose their languages on Africans.
Germany as a country speaks German
Japan speaks Japanese
Europe speaks English
Italy speaks Italian
What do Africans speak?
" A nation without a language of its own is half a nation "
By taking a people's language we kill and destroy their mental individuality and their creativity"
Let the Gikuyu nation address its language policy if Kenya as a country fails to do so.
While the west African nations are abandoning the French language due to the painful colonization by the French,
Why would Kenya and the Gikuyu community allow the same to be brought to a village near you? These are the seeds being planted for the future colonization and pains.
Let Kenya and Kenyans learn from our brothers in West Africa. This is not an experiment, it is a community's life being destroyed. Creating future slaves.
how and for what? April fools joke.
It's fine if they just limit themselves to"fun" I would be a problem if they grow up into a movement,and start demanding for the gov. to avail"equal rights,or equal access" to all avenues open to Kenyans in general.I know we are far from it,but what I am trying to alert people is to the situation like the one which exists in Cameroon.The two foreign languages have split the african nation in to two enemies.