PATA WORD SEARCH MANIFESTO
By Kamau Gathiga – Creator & Cultural Technologist
Our Belief
We believe that language is more than a tool—it's the heartbeat of identity, the bridge to culture, and a passport to connection.
PATA WORD SEARCH is our commitment to preserving and promoting Kiswahili, Africa’s most widely spoken language, in a modern, engaging, and educational way.
Our Mission
To create a globally recognized, culturally rooted, and educationally impactful game that elevates Kiswahili through fun, accessible, and interactive word search puzzles—empowering learners, travelers, and institutions worldwide.
What We Stand For
- Linguistic Empowerment – Swahili is not just regional; it’s global. We champion it as a language of diplomacy, education, and commerce.
- Education Through Play – Gamification transforms passive learning into active discovery. Our game makes vocabulary memorable.
- Digital Inclusivity – Built to run on mobile devices across Africa and the world, we reach learners where they are, regardless of infrastructure.
- Cultural Relevance – Every puzzle draws from Swahili culture, from proverbs to day-to-day expressions, preserving and spreading African knowledge.
- Travel & Tourism Support – PATA WORD SEARCH prepares tourists and expats with basic Swahili words and phrases they will encounter when visiting Swahili-speaking countries—especially Kenya, where language and hospitality go hand in hand.
- Ownership & Equity – With 80% of educational ad revenue going to Maukaz Tech Ltd, we ensure that Africans benefit economically from African innovation.
Our Call
- To educators: License a customized version of PATA WORD SEARCH tailored to your students and curriculum.
- To students and self-learners: Play your way into Swahili fluency—one word at a time.
- To travelers: Learn essential Swahili for real-world interactions in Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond.
- To investors and cultural leaders: Support Africa’s tech-driven linguistic future.
Our Dream
To see Kiswahili taught, spoken, and celebrated on every continent—with PATA WORD SEARCH as the friendly digital doorway that welcomes millions into Africa’s linguistic soul.