Translation
Accurate, culturally attuned translation from English into the major East African languages — for documents, marketing, software, education and more.
- Human, native-speaker linguists
- Subject-matter expertise
- Terminology management
Nairobi · East Africa
Translation & localization for the languages of East Africa.
From English into Swahili, Amharic, Lingala, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Somali and beyond — crafted by native-speaker linguists who understand the culture behind every word.
- 10+
- East African languages
- 7
- Core disciplines
- 100%
- Native linguists
SwahiliAmharicLingalaKinyarwandaKirundiSomaliDholuoKikuyuKikambaLugandaOromoTigrinyaSwahiliAmharicLingalaKinyarwandaKirundiSomaliDholuoKikuyuKikambaLugandaOromoTigrinya
What we do
Language services built for East Africa.
Five practices, one craft: making your words land naturally with East African audiences — today, and in the AI systems of tomorrow.
Localization
Adapting products, apps, websites and content so they feel native to East African audiences — from UI strings and tone to cultural references.
- Software & app localization
- Website & content adaptation
- Transcreation & copywriting
Simultaneous & consecutive interpretation
Professional interpretation for meetings, conferences, trainings and legal proceedings — delivered virtually or in person, in major East African languages.
- Virtual (Zoom, Teams & more)
- On-site & conference interpretation
- Medical, legal & community settings
LLM building for indigenous languages
Building the linguistic foundation — corpora, datasets and evaluation — that lets large language models serve indigenous East African languages well.
- Corpus & dataset creation
- Fine-tuning & evaluation
- Cultural & linguistic QA
Football analytics
A growing practice bringing data-driven insight to African football — combining local knowledge with rigorous analytics. Coming soon.
- Match & player data
- Local league coverage
- Insight & reporting
Instant estimate
Pick a language pair and service to see an indicative price range.
$0.05 – $0.08 per word
≈ $50 – $80 for a typical 1,000-word document (USD)
Indicative pricing only. Final quotes depend on volume, subject matter, deadline and formatting — every project is scoped individually before we confirm a price.
Languages
From English into the heart of East Africa.
We work from English into the region's most widely spoken languages — and can source additional East African tongues on request.
Swahili
Kiswahili
East & Central Africa
Amharic
አማርኛ
Ethiopia
Lingala
Lingála
DR Congo · Congo
Kinyarwanda
Kinyarwanda
Rwanda
Kirundi
Ikirundi
Burundi
Somali
Soomaali
Somalia · Horn of Africa
Dholuo
Dholuo
Kenya · Nyanza
Kikuyu
Gĩkũyũ
Kenya · Central
Kikamba
Kĩkamba
Kenya · Eastern
Need another East African language? Ask us — we'll source it.
The world we work in
Rooted in the cultures we translate.
Every language we work with lives somewhere — in its markets, its music, its dress and its daily life. This is the East Africa behind our words.
Photography from Unsplash — freely available images by their respective photographers.
Our people
East African language experts at work.
Interpreters in session, translators refining drafts, and programmers building the language data behind the region's AI — this is the craft we deliver.
Photography from Unsplash — freely available images by their respective photographers.
Expertise
Six disciplines we know deeply.
We cover all fields, but these are where our linguists are most at home — combining native fluency with real subject-matter knowledge.
Discuss your project →IT & Technology
Software UI, documentation, technical specs and developer content — localized with precision.
Education
Textbooks, e-learning, curricula and training materials that teach clearly in learners’ own languages.
Legal
Contracts, policies and compliance documents translated with terminological rigor and confidentiality.
Marketing
Campaigns, brand voice and creative copy adapted — transcreated — to resonate locally.
Theology
Scripture, liturgy and faith content handled with cultural sensitivity and scholarly care.
Transport & Logistics
Operations, compliance and supply-chain content kept accurate across borders and languages.
Beyond these, we take on projects across all disciplines — reach out and we'll match you with the right linguist.
Nairobi · Kenya
About us
Rooted in Nairobi. Reaching all of East Africa.
Apha Lingo is a language service provider based in Nairobi, Kenya. We translate and localize content from English into the major languages spoken across the region — and we're helping build the linguistic infrastructure that lets indigenous languages thrive in the age of AI.
We work across every discipline, with particular depth in IT, Education, Legal, Marketing, Theology, and Transport & Logistics. Soon, we'll bring the same local insight to football analytics.
Native, always
Every project is handled by linguists working into their mother tongue.
Culturally grounded
We translate meaning and tone, not just words — East African context first.
Built for the future
From documents to datasets, we help language technology reach indigenous communities.
How we work
A clear path from source to fluent.
Four steps, transparent at every stage — so you always know where your project stands and who's handling it.
- 01
Brief & scope
We discuss your source content, target languages, audience and timeline.
- 02
Linguist match
We pair your project with native-speaker linguists who know your discipline.
- 03
Translate & adapt
Translation and localization with terminology management and cultural review.
- 04
QA & deliver
Proofreading, consistency checks and final delivery in your preferred format.
Contact
Let's start a conversation.
Tell us about your project — source language, target languages, subject area and timeline — and we'll come back with a tailored quote.
- Nairobi, Kenya
- hello@aphalingo.com
