• Latest
  • All
  • How To
Windows 10 Langauge Support

Windows 10 Language Support Adds Fourteen Local Kenyan Dialects

July 28, 2015
Voter Verification Portal Offline Indefinitely for System Maintenance

IEBC Portal Shutdown for Undisclosed Maintenance Period

July 6, 2025
Infinix Note 50 Pro x Java House Collab

Infinix Teams Up with Java House to Launch Note 50 Pro Series

July 4, 2025
Instagram threads

Instagram Threads Rolls Out Direct Messaging in Major Feature Update

July 4, 2025
Infinix Hot 60i Pre-order

Infinix Hot 60i Now Available for Pre-Order in Kenya

July 4, 2025
DHgate Tablet Cases deals
Windows

Microsoft’s Windows Usage Slumps as Macs, Linux, and Mobile Take Over

July 4, 2025
Microsoft

Microsoft Slashes 9,100 Jobs in Biggest Layoffs Since 2023

July 4, 2025
NASA

NASA Brings Space Missions to Netflix at No Extra Cost

July 3, 2025
ios 26-facetime

iOS 26 May Pause Video if You Start Undressing on FaceTime

July 3, 2025
apple iphone foldable

Apple Begins Testing Its First Foldable iPhone

July 3, 2025
Mobile Data

Kenya Draws More Tourists as Mobile Data Roaming Soars

July 3, 2025
Axian Telecom Considers Full Acquisition of Jumia

Axian Telecom Is Plotting a Full Buyout of Jumia

July 3, 2025
Cable TV

Kenya’s Cable TV Market Rebounds with 31.5% Growth

July 3, 2025
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Editorial
No Result
View All Result
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Editorial
No Result
View All Result
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
No Result
View All Result

Windows 10 Language Support Adds Fourteen Local Kenyan Dialects

Latiff Cherono by Latiff Cherono
July 28, 2015
in News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
265
2
Windows 10 Langauge Support

Windows 10 now supports 14 Local Kenyan Languages including Kikuyu

Windows 10 Langauge
Windows 10 now supports 14 Local Kenyan Languages including Kikuyu. (Lockscreen image provided by Mutua Matheka)

“Windows 10 ushers in a more personal era of computing in a mobile first, cloud first world.” Satya Nadella on Windows 10

The above quote by Microsoft’s CEO defines the vision for Windows 10. Due on July 29th, the Redmond based software giant aims to have it running on 1 billion devices by 2017. Among the many improvements that Windows 10 ushers in, expanded regional support will be something that will be welcomed by users across the globe. In addition to Kiswahili, Windows 10 Language Support now has 14 local Kenyan dialects. These include:

  • Embu
  • Gusii
  • Kalenjin
  • Kamba
  • Kikuyu
  • Luo
  • Luhya
  • Masai
  • Meru
  • Oromo
  • Samburu
  • Somali
  • Taita
  • Teso
Windows 10 Langauge Support
Windows 10 supports Regional Language in Luo
Windows 10 Langauge Support
Windows 10 supports Regional Language in Kamba.
Windows 10 Langauge Support
Windows 10 supports Regional Language in Kalenjin

The above languages fall in the “Regional language settings” category. This setting provides date, time, currency and measurement in the chosen language. As Windows 10 is one operating system that spans across devices, all these languages are available on Windows 10 Smartphones as well. To access these settings on the Windows 10 go to the Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time > Additional Settings > Region.

Windows 10 Language Support
Accessing the Regional Language settings in Windows 10 on the PC.
Windows 10 Language Support
Accessing the Regional Language settings in Windows 10 on a Smartphone.

Kiswahili is supported in the full language setting (keyboard, spelling, user interface).

Windows 10 Langauge

The one area where we still don’t have local language support throughout the operating is in speech. However, since Cortana is a feature that Microsoft is working on to deploy globally, it is only a matter of time before Swahili speech support is added.

Kenya is not the only African country to receive increased language support. Microsoft has made a tremendous effort to add more key languages for each country on the continent. for example Tanzania now has 8 additional languages, while Uganda has 3 more.

To try out Windows 10 on your PC or Lumia smartphone, join the Windows Insider Program.

Tags: Windows 10
SendShare147Tweet92
Latiff Cherono

Latiff Cherono

Ardent Windows Phone Enthusiast (Since Launch in Oct 2010) and huge Microsoftie (from Office 365, Surface to Visual Studio). Mechanical Engineer (Lean MFG, Six Sigma). If you ever have any questions on anything Microsoft related, reach out via Twitter.

Related Posts

Microsoft

Windows 10 and 11 May Updates Trigger Major System Failure

May 20, 2025
windows 11 microsoft

How to Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported Windows 10 PC

April 23, 2025
windows 11 microsoft

Microsoft Intensifies Push for Windows 11 Adoption

March 14, 2025
Flyby11

Microsoft Blocks Flyby11 Tool for Installing Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs

February 5, 2025
microsoft windows 10

Over 400 Million Windows 10 Users Might Need to Replace Their PCs This Year

February 5, 2025
Second-hand laptop

How to Choose the Best Second-Hand Laptop in the Era of Windows 11

December 13, 2024

Latest

Voter Verification Portal Offline Indefinitely for System Maintenance

IEBC Portal Shutdown for Undisclosed Maintenance Period

July 6, 2025
Infinix Note 50 Pro x Java House Collab

Infinix Teams Up with Java House to Launch Note 50 Pro Series

July 4, 2025
Instagram threads

Instagram Threads Rolls Out Direct Messaging in Major Feature Update

July 4, 2025
Infinix Hot 60i Pre-order

Infinix Hot 60i Now Available for Pre-Order in Kenya

July 4, 2025
Windows

Microsoft’s Windows Usage Slumps as Macs, Linux, and Mobile Take Over

July 4, 2025
Microsoft

Microsoft Slashes 9,100 Jobs in Biggest Layoffs Since 2023

July 4, 2025

Best devices

budget smartwatches 2025

Best Budget Smartwatches To Buy in Kenya 2025

February 13, 2025

Best Infinix Smartphones To Buy in Kenya 2024

February 13, 2025

Best Laptops for Battery Life in 2024

August 21, 2024

Best “Battery Warrior” Smartphones To Buy in 2024

August 22, 2024

IEBC Portal Shutdown for Undisclosed Maintenance Period

July 6, 2025

Infinix Teams Up with Java House to Launch Note 50 Pro Series

July 4, 2025

Techweez is a fast growing influential source of technology news, reviews and analysis by leading tech geeks in the industry.

Follow Us

Editorials

Abductions and Arrests! Kenyan Government’s Fear and Hate of X Users Makes No Sense

Actors and Film Crews Are Worried About Veo 3 Taking Their Jobs

Samsung QLED TVs Now Officially Certified for Real Quantum Dot Technology

Trump’s Tariffs Will Be the End of Affordable Tech

5 Ways to Prep Your Tech for Resale

The Weaponization of PDFs: How Cybercriminals Are Exploiting a Trusted Format

More News

NASA Brings Space Missions to Netflix at No Extra Cost

iOS 26 May Pause Video if You Start Undressing on FaceTime

Apple Begins Testing Its First Foldable iPhone

Kenya Draws More Tourists as Mobile Data Roaming Soars

Axian Telecom Is Plotting a Full Buyout of Jumia

Kenya’s Cable TV Market Rebounds with 31.5% Growth

  • Terms Of Use
  • Techweez Brand
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2024 Techweez - Palahala Media Group may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.
A Palahala Media Group Brand. All rights reserved.
.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
Crunchy Cookies 🍪 Ahead!

Hey there! Just a heads-up: we're big fans of cookies - both the digital and edible kind! 🍪 We use our cookies and some from third parties to ensure your browsing experience on our site is smooth sailing and secure.

 

But wait, there's more! We also use cookies to gather stats and insights on how you navigate our site. It's like getting a behind-the-scenes peek at your digital adventures!

 

Don't worry, you're in control. You can adjust your cookie settings anytime to suit your preferences. Feeling curious? Dive into our Privacy Policy for all the juicy details. Happy browsing! 🚀

Functional Always active
Listen, this legal stuff is about as exciting as watching paint dry. But it basically says we only use your stuff for what you asked us to do, and nobody else gets to peek!
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
It's those sneaky cookie crumbs websites leave behind to count visitors, like counting ants at a picnic! Totally harmless, just for fun facts. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
Hey there! Just letting you know we use some fancy gizmos to remember your preferences. This way, we can show you ads that are, well, not completely bananas.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
Make cookies
{title} {title} {title}
Techweez | Tech News, Reviews, Deals, Tips and How To
Crunchy Cookies 🍪 Ahead!
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
Listen, this legal stuff is about as exciting as watching paint dry. But it basically says we only use your stuff for what you asked us to do, and nobody else gets to peek!
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
It's those sneaky cookie crumbs websites leave behind to count visitors, like counting ants at a picnic! Totally harmless, just for fun facts. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
Hey there! Just letting you know we use some fancy gizmos to remember your preferences. This way, we can show you ads that are, well, not completely bananas.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
Make cookies
{title} {title} {title}
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
  • Editorial
  • Automotive
  • Entertainment

© 2024 Techweez - Palahala Media Group may earn a commission when you buy through links on our sites.
A Palahala Media Group Brand. All rights reserved.
.