Blogs

Design Thinking Training with 2023 MILEAD Fellows (August 22, 2023)

ChallengeThe Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa engaged Kabod Group to train 25 selected participants as the 2023 MILEAD Fellows in design thinking. The aim was to enhance their capacity to solve complex challenges while harnessing social...

Moodle Course on Alternative Funding Models for Nonprofits in Africa. Collaboration with West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) & Wilden Ganzen Foundation

Context Kabod Group, under the leadership of Christian Elongué, had the honor of partnering with the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) and the Wilden Ganzen Foundation on a groundbreaking eLearning initiative. This project aimed to empower Civil...

Design Thinking Training with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Ghana – June 2023

ChallengeKabod Group partnered with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Ghana to enhance the creative capacity and problem-solving abilities of approximately 30 participants in the field of democratic governance. The objective was to equip them with design thinking...

Multilingual Course Material Translation for African Leadership Academy

Client Profile African Leadership Academy (ALA) is a prestigious institution dedicated to developing the next generation of African leaders. They aim to enable lasting peace and shared prosperity by identifying, developing, and connecting Africa’s future leaders. ALA creates...

Seamless Remote Simultaneous Interpretation Services for the Roddenberry Foundation

Client Profile The Roddenberry Foundation (TRF) is a non-profit organization that operates the +1 Global Fund, a grantmaking program supporting innovative solutions to global challenges. The foundation’s grantees, known as +1 Awardees, come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, including...

Organizational Development Consultancy for Panagora Group and USAID (Localize Global Health Security Project)

Kabod Group served as the Organizational Development Consultant for the Localize Global Health Security (LGHS) project, led by Panagora Group and funded by USAID. Our role focused on localization, capacity strengthening, and organizational development to enhance health security...

Afrobarometer Succession Planning & Talent Management Project

In 2024, Kabod Group was engaged by Afrobarometer (AB) to help align its human capital with its ambitious 10-year strategic goals. The goal was to optimize the organization’s talent framework and ensure long-term leadership continuity through strategic succession...

AccessSTEM Project: Collaboration with Siemens Stiftung, BlueTown and Kabod Group

The Access STEM Project aimed to revolutionize STEM education in Ghana by creating a digital learning environment for teachers. By leveraging the connectivity and local cloud services provided by BlueTown, alongside the Open Educational Resources (OER) from Siemens...

The Journey to Sustainability for Selected CSOs in Ghana: Experiences, Milestones, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt

This comprehensive analysis for WACSI & STAR-Ghana (2021) documents the experiences of selected civil society organizations in Ghana. By reflecting on their journeys, it offers valuable insights into the challenges and successes faced by CSOs, providing a roadmap...

Enhancing Digital Security Awareness for CSOs in Africa

A crucial publication commissioned and published by WACSI, this work equipped civil society organizations with essential knowledge to protect their digital infrastructure. In an era of increasing cyber threats, it emphasized the importance of digital security for the...

Lessons Learned from Social Accountability Initiatives in West Africa

Published by Innovation for Change, this evaluation project shared critical insights from various social accountability projects. This project served as a resource for CSOs seeking to enhance transparency and governance in their communities, ultimately fostering a culture of...

Social Movements: A Vital Instrument for Social Accountability in Africa

Commissioned and published by WACSI, this analysis investigated how social movements influence policy and accountability within African governance systems. By showcasing the power of grassroots activism, it underscored the role of citizen engagement in shaping democratic governance and...

Building a Talent Pipeline: Beyond Mere Hiring 

This article explores insights shared by HR expert Beauty Erica Kofigah on building a talent pipeline for African firms. It covers strategies for nurturing employees, reducing recruitment costs, and closing skill gaps, while highlighting the role of mentorship...

How can translators balance cultural sensitivity with personal beliefs when translating LGBTQ-related documents?

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...

Championing Igbo Language Preservation: A Conversation with Onyekachi Ogbu, a Young Igbo Advocate

Explore the journey of Onyekachi Ogbu, a young Igbo language advocate and professional, as he discusses his passion for preserving and promoting the Igbo language. This insightful interview delves into the challenges of providing Igbo language services, the...

Call for application_Resource Mobilization Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION: RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OFFICER, POSITION DESCRIPTION: RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OFFICER, RESOURCE MOBILIZATION OFFICER DESCRIPTION Kabod Group (KG), a premier consulting firm providing professional services in 5 practice areas: Knowledge Management (KM), eLearning, Talent Management and Succession Planning, and...

Kabod Selected as One of 34 Global Influencers in the Language Industry

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?”

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...

Nduku Musyimi-Mulumba from Mbôngi Ya Ubuntu and a strong advocate for the KiUbuntu language  

Explore the mission of Mbôngi Ya Ubuntu and its efforts to promote KiUbuntu (commonly known as Kiswahili) as a unifying language for African people globally. In this insightful interview with Nduku Musyimi-Mulumba, learn about the significance of preserving...

Vacancy: Business Development Officer, Kabod Group (KG)

Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing Professional services in Knowledge Management (KM), e-learning and Languages (interpretation and translation from English to French, Portuguese and over 30 African languages)....

Vacancy: In-house Interpreter & Translator, Full time

Vacancy: In-house Interpreter & Translator, Full time Location: Accra, Ghana Position: In-House Interpreter & Translator...

Effective Knowledge Management: The Key to Survival in Farming in Kenya 

In episode six of the Knowledge Management Podcast in Africa (KMPA), Kabod Group conversed with Mr. Omondi Yudah, a PhD candidate specialising in knowledge management (KM) in agriculture. The discussion centred on implementing KM practices among small-holder dairy...

Preserving African Languages Through Technology: A Conversation with Dr. Grant McNulty, Director of iAfrika Making The Web More African

Kabod is a language service provider specialising in providing quality language services in African and other Western languages. Our primary goal is to elevate African culture through our languages. Dr. Grant McNulty runs iAfrika Digital where he focuses...

How can effective knowledge management drive progress and innovation in agriculture?  

In the latest episode of the Knowledge Management in Africa Podcast, Kabod Group had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Benjamin Abugri, a distinguished professional in the field of Knowledge Management (KM). Mr. Abugri, who holds certifications in both...

Ce que mon métier d’interprète m’a appris sur le talent

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...

The Map That Shows Whose Languages AI Left Behind

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...

7 Insights From the UN’s New AI Report (And Why Every Language Advocate Needs to Read It)

Discover 7 key insights from the UN’s latest AI report, including language inclusion, translation accuracy, AI safety, African languages, governance, and why multilingual AI matters for a more equitable future....

What is the demand of language talent in Africa and globally in 2026?

Explore the demand for language talent in Africa and globally in 2026, from AI evaluation and localization to African-language data, certification and language technology....

Certification for African Language Professionals

Africa’s linguistic diversity is one of its greatest assets — and professional language services require skilled, qualified practitioners who understand the linguistic and cultural contexts they work within. Our latest blog explores certification for African language professionals, why...

Why Africa’s Interpreters Need Accreditation, Not Just Training

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...

Hiring a Project Coordinator, Nonprofit School of Wealth (SoW)

We are not looking for the most experienced candidate. We are looking for the most intentional one — someone who is mission-aligned, systems-oriented, and willing to do meaningful work in an early-stage environment....

7 Top Marketplaces for African Translators and Interpreters in 2025

Global communication in 2025 demands more than just speed—it requires accuracy, cultural fluency, and access to skilled translators across languages and industries. For African language professionals, finding the right platform to showcase their expertise and connect with clients...

How Awarri innovatively overcame existing challenges when building Nigeria’s first large language model?

Interview conducted by Christian Elongue, CEO of Afrolinguals, KLS and Co-founder of Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) Thank you for making time to answer these key questions for our upcoming issue on Language Technologies in Africa....

3 insights of this report for the Language Industry in Ghana

ACCRA, Ghana – September 25, 2025 – The future of Ghana’s economy was the center of discussion this week, and the African language industry had a front-row seat. At the launch of the World Bank’s major new report,...

5 major ways African languages are being boosted by AI and how LSPs can maximize them. 

While AI models have become proficient in global languages, the over 2,000 languages spoken in Africa have remained on the sidelines, trapped in a cycle of being labeled “low-resource” due to a lack of digital data. This isn’t...

Interpreters Without Borders (IWB)

The work nonprofits do matters. Budget and language should never be a barrier to impact. Interpreters Without Borders (IWB) is a Kabod Localization Services (KLS) initiative that connects humanitarian and development organizations with specialized, rigorously vetted interpreters available...

An Overview of Associations of Translators and Interpreters in Africa

The language services industry in Africa is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector that has increasingly received global attention. This growth, fueled by collaboration and partnerships, is sustained through associations and online communities of language professionals. The role...