The United States Embassy in Nairobi has officially announced the opening of applications for the 2026–2027 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program, offering Kenyan nationals a unique opportunity to teach Kiswahili in the United States.
In a statement released on Wednesday, April 23, the embassy urged eligible Kenyans to apply for the prestigious program. The FLTA initiative, which is fully funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), is designed to promote cross-cultural understanding while equipping participants with valuable teaching and professional experience.
“Apply for the 2026–2027 Fulbright FLTA program and teach Kiswahili in the U.S. while gaining valuable professional and cultural exchange experience,” read part of the announcement.
The program is tailored for young Kenyan educators and graduate students with a passion for language, culture, and international collaboration. Selected candidates will have the chance to teach Kiswahili at accredited American institutions while immersing themselves in American academic and cultural life.
Beyond classroom teaching, participants will engage in cultural exchange activities, allowing them to share Kenya’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage with American students and communities. In turn, they’ll gain firsthand experience of life in the United States, fostering mutual understanding between the two nations.
Additionally, the embassy highlighted other educational opportunities under the Fulbright umbrella, including grants for qualified Kenyan graduate students to pursue studies or research at American universities through the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program.
This initiative underscores the U.S. government’s continued commitment to strengthening educational ties and cultural diplomacy between Kenya and the United States. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the U.S. Embassy’s official website for application details and eligibility requirements.