Eastern Africa Journal of Kiswahili (EAJK)

The Eastern Africa Journal of Kiswahili (EAJK) is a regional scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in Kiswahili language and literature across East Africa and beyond. Established officially in 2023, the journal provides an academic platform for researchers, linguists, educators, and scholars to publish high‑quality research that explores both theoretical and applied aspects of Kiswahili. As an open‑access, peer‑reviewed online journal, EAJK enhances visibility and accessibility of research on Kiswahili, supporting linguistic scholarship and cultural discourse in the region. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including Kiswahili linguistics, semantics, phonology, syntax, sociolinguistic studies, Kiswahili literature and criticism, language teaching methodologies, and usage in contemporary contexts. EAJK publishes monthly issues featuring original articles that contribute to the development of Kiswahili studies, reflecting diverse perspectives from scholars across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and other East African countries. It encourages research that engages with both classical and modern Kiswahili research problems, promoting academic dialogue and interdisciplinary insights. Through rigorous peer review and editorial quality, the journal enhances scholarly communication and contributes to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Kiswahili as a language of academic inquiry.

Eastern Africa Journal of Kiswahili (EAJK) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Kiswahili language, literature, linguistics, contemporary studies, theoretical analyses, case studies, reviews, and empirical research in Kiswahili linguistics, applied language studies, pedagogy, related interdisciplinary areas, Kiswahili linguistics, semantics, phonology, syntax, sociolinguistic studies, Kiswahili literature and criticism, language teaching methodologies, usage in contemporary contexts , Online , Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 2958-1036, Established: 2023,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE