Xiinxala Itti Fayyadama Afaanii: Gaazexaa Kallacha Oromiyaa Irratti Kan Xiyyeeffate

Abstract

 The purpose ofthis study was to investigate the languge use (Afan Oromo) in news papers with
special reference to Kallacha Oromia. To this end, five news papers (newspaper published from
October 1, 2013 E.C to Feburary 30, 2013 E.C one newspaper from each month) and three Afan
Oromo journalists participated in the study through purposive sampling technique. In this study,
qualitative research design was used to collect data such as interview and document analysise
using themes.The study showed that repetation of words and using different figurative speech
were identified. Further more, several defects in sentence construction were found. The findings
also suggest that before publication and desiminating the news paper for public use, concerned
bodies need to edit thoughrouly the newspapers.