Blogs - Kabod Group

8 Mobile Apps for Learning African Languages Anywhere

With December fast approaching and many African countries emerging as top vacation spots for the holidays, now is the perfect time to start learning an African language to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Language plays a crucial...

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...

Job Title: Early Career Researcher In African Philanthropy

Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing professional services in Research, Knowledge Management (KM), eLearning and Languages (interpretation and translation from English to French, Portuguese and over 30 African languages). Our clients include both nonprofits and for-profit...

Job Description: Intern in Sound Engineer, Kabod Group (KG)

Company: Kabod Group International Job Description: Intern in Sound Engineer, Kabod Group (KG) Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – Cohort 2 – Paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable. About Company...

Position: Human Resource & Finance, Kabod Group (KG)

Position: Human Resource & Finance, Kabod Group (KG) Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable. About Company Kabod Group (KG) is a consulting firm providing...

Job Title: Intern Community Manager, Kabod Group

Company: Kabod Group International Type: Kabod Internship Program (KIP) – paid internship Location: Accra, Ghana (In person or remote) Duration: 6 Month Salary: Negotiable....

Together, we will shape the future of knowledge management, eLearning, and language 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,...

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Using Knowledge Management to Strengthen the Sustainability of Civil Society Organisation in Africa

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Kabod Language Services Webinar Report

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Kabod Group worker’s retreat report : Joy Feast 2023

KABOD GROUP WORKER’S RETREAT REPORT: JOY FEAST 2023 Date: December 8th – 9th, 2023 Venue: KGEE Lodge, East Legon Introduction The Joy Feast 2023, Kabod Group International’s Worker’s Retreat, held at the KGEE Lodge, East Legon, was a...

Is Knowledge Management the Missing Piece to Transform the Development Sector in Africa? A Conversation with Gladys Kemboi – Knowledge Management in Africa

Gladys began by highlighting her involvement in implementing the Global Coalition Knowledge Management strategy with the United Nations Development Programme....

“I was introduced to Knowledge Management by my grandfather,” conversation with Sarah Wakuthii

Introduction Africa is increasingly embracing knowledge management (KM) as a strategic practice, yet many organizations face unique challenges in its adoption and implementation. Seeking profound perspectives on this matter, Christian Elongué, representing Kabod Group, engaged in a conversation...

Lelapa AI, a solution to easily transcribe voices in Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sesotho to written text

Vulavula, a language technology, is making waves in Africa by addressing the critical need for language accessibility and preservation. In a recent episode of ALATT podcast, Mr Dossou Bonaventure, a research scientist at Vulavula, shed light on the...

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...