Communication & Knowledge Management Officer -(3 months — pro-bono)
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 motivated volunteers to join Kabod Group’s Kabod Young Professionals Program (IVP). These short, high-impact placements are ideal […]
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 is crucial. While global freelance translation websites like Upwork and Fiverr offer broad reach, specialized platforms focusing on African languages provide unique advantages.
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. Kindly include examples and details as much as possible. Responses by Aizehi Itua, VP, Marketing & Communications, […]
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, “Transforming Ghana in a Generation,” Kabod Localization Services (KLS) was there to ensure that language professionals are part of the conversation.
Deborah Tshimanga
Deborah Tshimanga is a Congolese linguist specializing in Lingala, French, English, and Swahili. She brings precision, cultural insight, and clarity to every translation, interpretation, and proofreading project. Having lived as a Congolese refugee in Kenya, Deborah has a deep understanding of linguistic nuances and cross-cultural communication. Passionate about using language as a tool for inclusion and connection, she helps individuals and organizations communicate effectively across languages and cultures.
Joseph Awe
I am Awe Joseph, Full Stack Software Engineer. I specialize in designing and developing scalable web and mobile applications for businesses across fintech, lifestyle, medical, and education sectors. Trusted for building secure, user-friendly, and performance-driven digital solutions. I combine technical expertise with a strong sense of UI/UX design to deliver applications that are not only functional but also engaging. Let’s bring your ideas to life with clean, modern, and innovative software solutions.
Marthe Anémone LOKO BILLE MATIO
Marthe Anémone LOKO BILLE MATIO has a PhD in Translation Studies and is Assistant Lecturer within the Department of Translation and Interpreting of the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations (FSSIR) at the Protestant University of Central Africa (PUCA), in Yaounde-Cameroon. Her PhD Thesis was on : “Sciences and Technologies knowledge Transfer in Duala through intersemiotique translation: case study of primary school in Wouri division.”
Paul Warambo
Paul Warambo is a leading translation expert in Kenya and East Africa with over a decade of experience. He holds a Master’s in Kiswahili Studies from the University of Nairobi and is pursuing a PhD. His expertise spans legal, medical, policy, IT, business, humanitarian, and literary translations for organizations including UNHCR, UNEP, World Vision, Save the Children, and the Pan African Parliament. A published translator and trainer, Warambo has trained over 500 translators locally and internationally, and actively contributes to global translation forums. He has also contributed immensely to the language tech development for low resource languages of the continent.
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 just a technological gap; it’s a barrier to inclusion, limiting access to information, education, economic opportunity, and […]
Sydney Scott Sam
Sydney Scott Sam is a Ghanaian brand strategist and Founder & CEO of Workspace Global, a tech-driven platform that enables African entrepreneurs to access creative and brand services remotely. He has been featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 and is an active leader in marketing and brand development across emerging African markets. Sydney advises Kabod Group on marketing strategy and operational growth
Yinka Iyinolakan
Yinka Iyinolakan is a Nigerian social innovator and entrepreneur, serving as the Founder and CEO of CDIAL. the Centre for the Digitization of Indigenous African Languages. He is an Echoing Green Global Fellow and a PhD researcher in Computational Media and AI for low-resource languages. Yinka brings over a decade of expertise in communications, digital marketing and AI-driven language solutions and he advises Kabod Group on operations and strategy for our localization services.
Assistant HR & Operation Manager
Kabod Group is seeking a strategic and hands-on Assistant Human Resource & Operation
Manager. This dual-role leader will drive operational excellence, manage cross-departmental
alignment, and ensure a strong organizational culture through effective HR practices