I am a native speaker of Somali.

My minimum rate is 0.05 Euro per source word.

But I prefer to work at 0.08 Euro per source word.

I charge for my services at least 20 Euro per hour.

And my minimum charge per document is 10 Euro.

I have obtained an official translator / linguist degree.

I have been working as a translator since 2018.

I provide the following services: Translation, Proofreading, Interpretation (consecutive), Interpretation (simultaneous), Subtitling, Voice-over.

By today, I have translated about more than 1,000,000 words.

I use the following tools: SDL Trados, Wordfast, Deja Vu, OmegaT, Across, MetaTexis, J-CAT, IBM-CAT tool.

I am best in the following fields: Accounting & Auditing, Advertising & Public Relations, Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business / Commerce (General), Cinema (Film, TV, Drama), Copywriting, Cosmetics / Beauty, Ecology & Environment, Education / Pedagogy, Fashion / Textiles / Clothing, Finance / Economics, Folklore, Food / Nutrition, General, Globalization, Government / Politics, History, Human Resources, Industry and Technology (General), Insurance, Journalism, Law (Banking & Financial), Law (General), Law (Contracts), Law (Taxation / Customs), Linguistics, Literature / Poetry, Localization, Management, Marketing / Market Research, Media / Multimedia, Medicine (General), Medicine (Health Care), Printing & Publishing, Psychology, Religion, Science (General), Shipping & Maritime, Social Science, Sports / Recreation / Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation / Shipping, Travel & Tourism.

I am available for work Full week, including weekends.

I can provide you with references on request.

The following keywords are related to my services: Accounting & Auditing, Advertising & Public Relations, Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business / Commerce, Cinema (Film, TV, Drama), Copywriting, Cosmetics / Beauty, Ecology & Environment, Education / Pedagogy, Fashion / Textiles / Clothing, Finance / Economics, Folklore, Food / Nutrition, General, Globalization, Government / Politics, History, Human Resources, Insurance, Journalism, Law (General), Law (Contracts), Law (Banking & Financial), Law (Taxation / Customs), Linguistics, Literature / Poetry, Localization, Management, Marketing / Market Research, Media / Multimedia, Psychology, Religion, Science (General), Shipping & Maritime, Social Science, Sports / Recreation / Fitness, Travel & Tourism

I am a certified Somali (Maay & Maxaa) ↔ English linguist with extensive experience providing high-quality translation, interpretation, subtitling, transcription, and proofreading services. Over the years, I have worked with humanitarian organizations, NGOs, educational institutions, and global clients, delivering accurate, culturally sensitive, and context-appropriate language solutions.

My expertise spans medical, humanitarian, educational, business, and general content, including documents, reports, training materials, awareness campaigns, and community communications. I am skilled in subtitling and media localization, producing time-synced captions and adapted scripts that are clear, readable, and culturally relevant.

I am proficient in industry-standard CAT and localization tools including SDL Trados, memoQ, Wordfast, Déjà Vu, OmegaT, SmartCat, and XTM Cloud, as well as subtitling and audio tools such as Aegisub, Subtitle Edit, and Audacity. I combine technical proficiency with a deep understanding of Somali and English, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to client style guides.

I am known for delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, and handling sensitive content with professionalism and neutrality. My goal is to provide reliable language solutions that help organizations communicate effectively, reach wider audiences, and achieve impact across Somali-speaking communities.

I live in Nairobi

00610

Kenya

+254742324913