The language industry in Africa is rapidly evolving. As CEO of Kabod Localization Services (KLS), I witness the immense potential—yet also the intense disruption—brought by AI, machine translation, and digital technologies. By 2025, AI-powered translation tools are projected...
Last weekend marked an exciting milestone for Kabod Localization Services (KLS), as we showcased our pioneering work in the language industry during the DTI Jobs and Opportunities Fair 2025, held on July 18th and 19th at the University...
.Kabod Group partners with Mobile Web Ghana to organise the 2nd edition of Online Work Africa Summit ’25 to Champion Remote Opportunities. Accra, Ghana — July 21, 2025 Kabod Group International, a leading African EdTech and language service...
On June 29–30, Lelapa AI hosted the groundbreaking Vulavula API Hackathon, a high-impact event where developers from across Africa built cutting-edge multilingual AI solutions using the Vulavula API. This hackathon showcased how African technologists are solving local challenges...
The Bureau of Translation and Interpretation (BTI) , in collaboration with Kabod Group and Gazania Amara Montessori School, hosted a thought-provoking webinar titled “The Role of Translation in Environmental Advocacy.” The event brought together experts from diverse fields...
The Ghana Association of Translators and Interpreters (GATI) and Sopodiva Training Centre hosted a successful webinar on June 1, 2024, titled “Empower Your Freelance Career: Strategies for Branding, Marketing, and Communication.” The event aimed to equip freelance language...
There are many things that linguists can offer in the AI era. the type of input given to machines, suggesting what type could be appropriate for a given task, and showing machine learning metrics. Though there are other...
The Ami Series, authored by Ami D. Christelle Zami and published by Bolingo Consult , has received endorsement from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) as supplementary material for Basic 1-3 levels in Ghanaian schools. The...
When I first joined the Catalyst Fund programme under the Shift the Power initiative as part of the Research and Learning Coordination Team, I thought I understood what ‘shifting power’ meant. Like many others, I believed it was...
Why Africa’s solutions must be led by those who breathe its complexities Imagine a $500,000 “sustainable agriculture” consultancy in Kenya, led by experts from Geneva who’ve never farmed in arid soil. Their report—filled with technical jargon and imported...
A new UN report on artificial intelligence includes a world map that every African language professional, policymaker and technologist should look at closely. It comes from the EquATE Language AI Readiness Index, and it measures something simple: how...
Why Africa’s Interpreters Need Accreditation, Not Just Training Last week, after a multilingual conference at Movenpick Hotel in Ghana, I spoke with one of the interpreters. She had spent days studying the agenda, building glossaries and coordinating with...
About Kabod Group Kabod Group is a leading African-based firm dedicated to redefining the development landscape through Research, Evaluation, and Learning (REL). We pride ourselves on our strategic partnerships with institutions such as WACSI, Comic Relief, and the...
Join Kabod Group — Volunteer Vacancies (3-Month Pro-Bono) Application deadline: 10th December 2025Duration: 3 months (pro-bono) — Remote or in-person (East Legon, Accra) We are recruiting motivated volunteers to join Kabod Group’s Kabod Young Professionals Program (IVP). These...
Join Kabod Group — Volunteer Vacancies (3-Month Pro-Bono) Communication & Knowledge Management Officer pro-bono fellowships are open for immediate recruitment: Application deadline: 10th December 2025Duration: 3 months (pro-bono) — Remote or in-person (East Legon, Accra) We are recruiting...
On entend souvent cette phrase : « Il/elle a du talent. » Elle est généralement prononcée avec admiration, comme si le talent était une sorte de passe VIP pour réussir dans la vie. Comme si Dieu, en déposant...
https://kabodgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Celebrating-Two-Years-of-Impact-at-KLS-1.mp4 This day marks a special milestone for all of us at Kabod Language Services — our 2nd anniversary! Over the past two years, we have grown, adapted, and thrived, becoming a leading voice in the African language...
Introduction In the diverse linguistic landscape of Africa, translators often find themselves at the intersection of cultural norms, personal beliefs, and professional ethics. This is particularly evident when dealing with LGBTQ-related documents, a topic that remains contentious in...
Press Release For Immediate Release Kabod Selected as One of 34 Global Influencers in the Language Industry Accra, Ghana – July 24, 2024 – Kabod, a leading language services provider, has been named one of the 34...
How Can We Better Leverage Machine Translation Strategically In Africa? Introduction Africa’s linguistic diversity, with over 2,000 languages spoken across the continent, presents unique challenges and opportunities for communication and business. Machine Translation (MT) offers a powerful solution...
Afrolinguals Magazine is excited to announce the upcoming release of our inaugural issue and we are inviting Language Service Providers (LSPs), including translators, interpreters, linguists and language professionals, to contribute their expertise and insights. As a quarterly publication,...
Vacancy: Language Officer Type: Full time Open to experienced language professionals in Ghana, Africa or beyond. Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) About Kabod Group Kabod Group (KG) is a Christian organization providing consulting and training services...
As we pause to reflect on the momentous milestones achieved in 2023, I stand at the threshold of a future rich with promise and potential. Our dedication to providing top-tier consulting and training services in knowledge management, eLearning,...
By Paula Balinga & Christian Elongué Introduction The KLS Talk event on “Accelerating the Implementation of African Language Policies” was successfully held on Tuesday, 30th May, 2023. This was the second event of a KLS serie aiming at...
