The minimum requirements for admission to the B.A. Kiswahili Programme are as follows:
KCSE mean grade C+ or equivalent
KCSE C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma from a recognized institution
O Level Division II or equivalent Plus a Diploma from a recognized institution
O Level Division III or equivalent Plus a Certificate and Diploma
O Level Division III or equivalent Plus a three-year Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution for admissions to Bachelor of Education
A Level with two principal passes (one of which must be in Kiswahili) or equivalent
Higher National Diploma in relevant field with a mean grade of C in KCSE
Degree from a recognized university
Besides the above requirements, the applicant must have a minimum score of C+ in Kiswahili at O Level or its equivalent