Working languages:
English (monolingual)
Swahili to English
English to Swahili
Charles Kariuki
English - Swahili Translator and Interpreter.

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Local time: 13:53 EAT (GMT+3)

Native in: Swahili (Variants: Tanzanian, Kenyan) Native in Swahili, English (Variant: British) Native in English, Kikuyu Native in Kikuyu
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Native speaker conversation, Editing/proofreading, Interpreting, Subtitling, Translation, Language instruction, Voiceover (dubbing), Website localization, Training, Desktop publishing, MT post-editing, Transcription, Terminology management
Expertise
Specializes in:
ArchitecturePoetry & Literature
Engineering (general)Computers (general)
Cooking / CulinaryCosmetics, Beauty
LinguisticsMedia / Multimedia
MusicNames (personal, company)

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations

Rates 		General rate: 0.05 USD per word / 12.95 USD per hour


KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 4, Questions answered: 1
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Translation education Graduate diploma - International Open Academy
Experience Years of experience: 7. Registered at ProZ.com: Apr 2023.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
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Software Across, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Amara, Bablic, BaccS, ChatGPT, Google Translator Toolkit, Helium, IBM CAT tool, Idiom

CV/Resume English (DOCX)
Events and training
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Learn more about additional services I can provide my clients
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Find a mentor
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Find trusted individuals to outsource work to
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

I am a professional English–Swahili translator, interpreter, and language linguist with over 7 years of experience helping people communicate clearly across languages. As a native Swahili speaker and fluent English speaker, I have a strong understanding of the linguistic structures, cultural nuances, and communication styles of both languages.


In addition to translation and interpretation, I also provide editing, proofreading, transcription, and other language-related services to ensure content is accurate, clear, and culturally appropriate.


I also teach English and Swahili online, working with students from different backgrounds and language levels. Teaching has deepened my understanding of how both languages function in real communication, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.


My goal is to bridge language barriers and promote clear, accurate communication through translation, interpretation, and language support services.

Keywords: English-Swahili Translator, Interpreter, Transcriber, Proof-Reading, Medical, Technology, Legal, Art, Education.


Profile last updated
Mar 11