wambui jackson
@wambuijackson
Professional Swahili translator with expertise in cultural localization.
What I'm looking for
Hello! I’m a professional Swahili translator with 3 years of experience in translating English to Swahili and vice versa. I specialize in accurate, culturally appropriate translations for a wide range of content — from documents, websites, and subtitles to apps and marketing materials. My commitment to delivering high-quality work ensures that I connect effectively with native Swahili speakers.
Throughout my career, I have translated significant works, including a full book titled 'Trauma Healing' and the 'Good Samaritan' book, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance. I have also contributed to over 10,000 podcasts, adapting spoken content for Swahili-speaking audiences while preserving tone and meaning. My collaborative work with editorial and publishing teams has maintained high-quality language standards across various projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Swahili Translator
Bible Society of Kenya
Jan 2018 - Apr 2023 (5 years 3 months)
As a Swahili Translator at Bible Society of Kenya, I translated significant texts including 'Trauma Healing' and the 'Good Samaritan' book, ensuring cultural relevance and clarity. I recorded audio versions and collaborated with editorial teams to maintain high-quality language standards, focusing on faith-based content.
Swahili Translator
Christian Lingua
Jan 2018 - Apr 2023 (5 years 3 months)
In my role as a Freelance Swahili Translator for Christian Lingua, I translated and localized over 10,000 podcasts from English to Swahili, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural sensitivity. I adapted spoken content for Swahili-speaking audiences and collaborated with editors to maintain consistency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Moi University
Bachelor of Arts, Kiswahili
2018 - 2023
Bachelor of Art in Kiswahili with IT. Focused on translation and localization, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance in translations. Engaged in various projects including translating books and audio content.
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