Gorowa language

Gorowa is a Cushitic language spoken in Tanzania, mainly in the Dodoma and Manyara Regions. It is also known by other names such as Fiome, Goroa, Gorwaa, Kimbulu, and Ufiomi.

As of 2014, around 79,000 people, which is about 60% of the ethnic population, use this language every day. Older speakers in rural areas are very proud of their language and have helped collect many songs, traditional stories, and special words. However, younger people in cities often think the language is not very useful and may be hesitant to speak it. Some of these young speakers refer to their language as Kimbulu, influenced by a nearby Iraqw community, but it is still the Gorowa language.

Switching between Gorowa and Swahili is very common. Young people who help record and study the Gorowa language have taken an active role in preserving it.

Written examples of Gorowa are rare and often have many different spellings. When people write in Gorowa, they usually use the writing system of the Iraqw language.