Working languages:
Swahili (monolingual)
English to Swahili
English to Amharic

Filomena Nankya Omondi
Swahili and African Languages Expert

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Local time: 18:00 EAT (GMT+3)

Native in: Swahili (Variants: Kenyan, Tanzanian) Native in Swahili
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Services AI training, Translation, Interpreting, Subtitling, Transcription, Voiceover (dubbing), Transcreation, Editing/proofreading, Desktop publishing, Copywriting, Language instruction, Native speaker conversation, Operations management, Project management, Software localization, Sales, Terminology management, Training, MT post-editing, Vendor management, Website localization
Expertise
Specializes in:
AgricultureArt, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Astronomy & SpaceAutomotive / Cars & Trucks
Aerospace / Aviation / SpaceMedical: Cardiology
Chemistry; Chem Sci/EngComputers: Hardware
Computers: SoftwareComputers: Systems, Networks

Volunteer / Pro-bono work Open to considering volunteer work for registered non-profit organizations
Rates
General rate: 0.06 USD per word / 20 USD per hour

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Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 2
Experience Registered at ProZ.com: Mar 2026.
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Software ABBYY FineReader OCR, Across, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Aegisub, Alchemy Publisher, Amara, AutoCAD, Bablic, BaccS, Belle Nuit Subtitler, CafeTran Espresso, CaptionHub, CaptionMaker/MacCaption, Captiz, Catalyst, ChatGPT, Crowdin, DeepL, DejaVu, DivXLand Media Subtitler, Dreamweaver, Easyling, EZTitles, FinalSub, fiveLoadSub, Fluency, FrameMaker, Frontpage, Fusion, Ginger Page, GlobalizeIt, Google Translator Toolkit, Heartsome, Helium, IBM CAT tool, Idiom, Indesign, J-CAT, LibreOffice, Lilt, Lingotek, Lingviny, Localizer, LocStudio, LogiTerm, Lokalise, LSP.expert, MadCap Lingo, MateCat, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, MetaTexis, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, MotionPoint, MovieCaptioner, MOX Gateway, Multicorpora, Multilizer, Net-Proxy, Ninsight Ayato, OmegaT, Pagemaker, Pairaphrase, Passolo, Personal Translator, PhraseApp, Plunet BusinessManager, Poliscript, Powerpoint, Projetex, PROMT, Protemos, ProZ.com Translation Center, Qordoba, QuaHill, QuarkXPress, Redokun, Rulingo, SDLX, Silver Bullet Suite, Smartcat, Smartling, STAR Transit, Subtitle Edit, Subtitle Editor, Subtitle Workshop, Swordfish, Text United Software, titlebee, Titlevision Submachine, TOM Agency, Trados Online Editor, Trados Studio, Transifex, Translate, Translation Exchange, Translation Workspace, TranslationProjex, TransSuite2000, Uniscape CAT tool, VoxscribeCC, WebTranslateIt.com, Wincaps Q4, Wordbee, Wordfast, XTM, XTRF Translation Management System

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Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Work for non-profits or pro-bono clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Transition from freelancer to agency owner
  • Transition from freelancer to another profession
  • Buy or learn new work-related software
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

I am a Global Swahili and French Language Specialist, Interpreter, Cultural Consultant, and African Language Strategist dedicated to helping organizations communicate effectively and succeed across Africa.

With strong expertise in Swahili, the most influential lingua franca in East Africa, and French, one of the key languages of diplomacy and international cooperation across Africa, I support international NGOs, development agencies, multinational companies, research institutions, media organizations, and global brands working throughout the continent.

My services include professional translation, interpretation, localization, language coaching, transcription, subtitling, multilingual content writing, and cross-cultural communication consulting. I help organizations not only translate language, but also adapt their message, strategy, and communication to African cultural realities, ensuring clarity, trust, and meaningful engagement with local audiences.

In addition to my personal expertise, I lead a vetted network of professional African translators and interpreters covering major languages across East, Central, West, and Southern Africa. This allows us to deliver high quality multilingual language solutions for projects operating across multiple countries.

I also provide executive Swahili and French language coaching for diplomats, technocrats, development professionals, and international teams working in Africa. These programs help professionals communicate confidently, build relationships with communities, and operate successfully in local environments.

My mission is simple. To help the world communicate with Africa clearly, authentically, and successfully through language, culture, and strategic communication.

Keywords: Swahili translator French translator Africa Swahili interpreter French interpreter Africa African language consultant African localization specialist Swahili localization French localization Africa African translation services African language expert Swahili language coach French language coach Subtitling services Africa Transcription services Africa African multilingual translation Africa market entry consultant Cultural consultant Africa NGO translation services African language project manager


Profile last updated
Mar 19