Efrain Kashuu
@efrainkashuu
Bilingual English–Swahili translator focused on accurate, culturally aware localization.
What I'm looking for
I’m a motivated student and bilingual translator fluent in English and Swahili, based in Nairobi, Kenya. I developed a strong academic and communication foundation at Elim Group of Schools, and I’m driven by the goal of making information accessible across languages and cultures.
As a freelance translator (_Self-Employed_) since 2023, I translate academic materials, social media posts, and app/UX text between English and Swahili. I adapt translations for formal, business, and Gen Z audiences, ensuring the content stays culturally relevant and clear.
I’m also experienced as an Academic Support Translator (_Elim Group of Schools / Student Groups_) from 2022 to 2023, where I assisted students with translating assignments and research from English to Kiswahili. During school events and presentations, I provided interpretation to support understanding in real time.
I’m known for reliability, attention to detail, and fast delivery—working up to 1500–2000 words per day with a 24–48 hour turnaround, including an emphasis on an “100% on-time rate.” I combine translation, proofreading, localization, transcription, and subtitling skills with tools like Google Docs, MS Word, Canva, Zoom, and basic CAT tools.
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Freelance Translator
Self Employed
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Translate academic materials, social media posts, and app/UX text between English and Swahili, adapting tone for formal, business, and Gen Z audiences. Deliver accurate, culturally relevant work with a stated 100% on-time rate.
Academic Support Translator
Elim Group of Schools / Student Groups
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Helped students translate assignments and research from English to Kiswahili and provided interpretation during school events and presentations.
Education
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Elim Group of Schools
KCSE Certificate, Languages
2010 - 2024
Activities and societies: Studied English, Kiswahili, and French; mother tongue Kiswahili; taught in lower primary.
Completed KCSE at Elim Group of Schools in Nairobi, studying English, Kiswahili, and French from 2010 to 2024.
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