VOA's Swahili Service Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Swahili’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Program & Pin

Esther Githui-Ewart, a Swahili Service broadcaster, delivers welcoming speech.

Mwamoyo Hamza, Swahili Service Chief, greets the audience at the service’s 50th Anniversary celebration.

Gwen Dillard, Director of the Africa Division, delivers congratulatory remarks.

David Ensor, VOA Director, honors VOA Swahili service’s distinguished history.

David Ensor, VOA Director (R), shakes hands with Aleck Che Mponda, retired pioneer VOA Swahili broadcaster (L), joined by Gwen Dillard, Director of the Africa Division (Center).

Alan Heil (L) former Deputy Director of the Voice of America with Mwamoyo Hamza (R), Chief of Swahili Service.

Aleck Che Mponda, retired pioneer Swahili broadcaster (L) with Gwen Dillard, Director of the Africa Division (R)

Swahili Service employees serve food during Swahili Service 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Swahili Service 50th Anniversary Celebration Cake