Why did nyerere make Swahili the national language of tanzani?

Answer 1

so the people would keep their traditions! (***this will be an EOG question!!!!!!*** study hard)

Answer 2

Nyerere made Swahili the national language of Tanzania to promote unity among the diverse ethnic groups in the country and facilitate communication. Swahili was a widely spoken language across different regions in Tanzania, making it a practical choice for a national language to bridge linguistic divides.