<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliHis knowledge of Malay customs and language, broad-ranging interests in zoology, botany, and cartography, as well as a humanitarian vision for the regions future, made him a vital factor in Britains expanding role in Malay affairs.  <response>: Ujuzi wake wa desturi na lugha ya Wamalawi, maslahi yake makubwa katika zoolojia, botaniki, na uchoraji ramani, pamoja na maono yake ya kibinadamu kwa ajili ya siku zijazo za eneo hilo, yalimfanya kuwa jambo muhimu katika kupanuka kwa jukumu la Uingereza katika masuala ya Wamalawi. 