Active Vendor

East African
Language Specialists

Somali & Swahili — Done Right

Professional interpretation and translation vendor supplying global Language Service Companies with credentialed interpreters in Somali and Swahili — via OPI, VRI, and document translation.

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We specialize in Somali and Swahili — two of the highest-demand and hardest-to-source East African languages in the global interpretation market.
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Expanding carefully into major languages like Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and many more — including hard-to-find dialects like Dinka, Nuer, Maay Maay, Garre, Sudanese Arabic and Juba Arabic.
Partner With Us Our Languages
7+
Active Platforms
2+
Core Languages
24/7
Availability
📍 Headquartered In
Nairobi
Kenya, East Africa
English ↔ Somali Tier 1 Critical
English ↔ Swahili High Demand
Spanish · Arabic · Mandarin Major Languages
Dinka · Nuer · Maay Maay · Garre Rare Dialects
🌱 Expanding into: Major languages — Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin. Plus hard-to-find dialects — Dinka, Nuer, Maay Maay, Garre, Sudanese Arabic, Juba Arabic and more.
Why Sauti

The East African
Language Advantage

Sauti Language Solutions was founded by an active interpreter with experience across 7 major global platforms. We understand LSC standards from the inside — and we deliver Somali and Swahili interpretation from Nairobi, with quality you can rely on.

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    Somali & Swahili — Our Core
    Somali is among the hardest languages to source globally. We've built a vetted, tested team focused on delivering it with consistency and quality.
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    Platform-Verified Quality
    Our founder was active on Propio, GLOBO, Martti, Voyce, Crystal Clear, and Boostlingo — we know your standards and meet them.
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    Nairobi-Based, Carefully Expanding
    We're growing deliberately — adding languages only when we have a vetted, tested interpreter ready. Quality over volume, every time.
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    24/7 Global Coverage
    Nairobi (EAT, UTC+3) evening shift covers global business hours — seamless around-the-clock availability.
Our Coverage

Languages We Serve

We lead with what we do best — and grow responsibly from there.

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We specialize in Somali and Swahili — with credentialed, platform-tested interpreters ready for OPI, VRI, and document translation today.
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Through our growing network, we are expanding into major world languages including Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin — and also hard-to-find East African dialects like Dinka, Nuer, Maay Maay, Garre, Sudanese Arabic and Juba Arabic.
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Core Languages
Available Now
English ↔ Somali Tier 1 Critical
English ↔ Swahili High Demand
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Expanding Network
Contact for Availability
Spanish Expanding
Arabic (MSA + Dialects) Expanding
Mandarin Chinese Expanding
Oromo Expanding
Amharic Expanding
Dinka Expanding
Maay Maay Expanding
Nuer Expanding
Garre Expanding
Sudanese Arabic Expanding
Juba Arabic Expanding
Tigrinya Expanding
Kinyarwanda Expanding
Kirundi Expanding
Luganda Expanding
Afar Expanding
Beja / Bedawi Expanding
Hadiyya Expanding
Sidamo Expanding
Sheng (Nairobi) Expanding

We add languages only when we have a vetted, tested interpreter ready.

What We Offer

Our Services

Three core services. Somali and Swahili expertise. One reliable vendor partner built on real platform experience.

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Over-the-Phone Interpreting
OPI

Real-time 3-way phone interpretation connecting your clients with our credentialed Somali and Swahili interpreters — available 24/7.

  • Healthcare, legal & government sectors
  • Per-minute billing model
  • Available 24 hours, 7 days
  • Somali & Swahili specialists
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Video Remote Interpreting
VRI

Face-to-face video interpretation for medical appointments, court hearings, and sensitive client interactions requiring visual communication.

  • HD video via secure platforms
  • Compatible with Martti & Voyce
  • Medical & legal certified
  • HIPAA compliant sessions
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Document Translation
Written

Accurate written translation of medical records, legal documents, immigration forms, consent forms, and official correspondence in Somali and Swahili.

  • TEP quality assurance process
  • 24–72 hour standard turnaround
  • Certified translators
  • Per-word billing
How It Works

Simple. Reliable. Fast.

Partnering with Sauti as your vendor is straightforward. Here's how we work together.

1
You Contact Us

Reach out via our contact form, email, or WhatsApp to discuss your language access needs and volume requirements.

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We Sign Agreement

We execute a vendor agreement, provide insurance documentation, HIPAA compliance, and W-8BEN-E for international clients.

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We Deliver

Our credentialed interpreters and translators deliver your assignments — on time, every time, with full QA oversight.

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You Invoice & Grow

Monthly invoicing with transparent reporting. As your volume grows, we scale our team to meet your demand.

Get In Touch

Let's Work
Together

Whether you're an LSC looking for a reliable Somali or Swahili vendor, or need to discuss expanding language availability — we'd love to hear from you.

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Phone / WhatsApp
+1 (206) 336-3723
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Send Us a Message

We respond within 24 hours

Join Our Team

Work With Sauti

We are always looking for talented, credentialed interpreters and translators who are passionate about language access. If you speak one of our languages — we want to hear from you.

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OPI Interpreter
Over-the-Phone · Remote · Flexible

Provide real-time interpretation over the phone for healthcare, legal, government, and social services.

  • Fluent in English + Somali or Swahili
  • Strong listening and note-taking skills
  • Professional demeanor
  • Available for flexible shifts
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VRI Interpreter
Video Remote · Remote · Flexible

Deliver face-to-face video interpretation for medical appointments and court hearings.

  • Fluent in English + a target language
  • Stable high-speed internet
  • Professional on camera
  • Medical or legal experience preferred
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Document Translator
Written · Remote · Project-Based

Translate medical records, legal documents, immigration forms with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

  • Native-level fluency in both languages
  • Strong written skills
  • Meet 24–72 hour deadlines
  • Medical or legal translation preferred
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QA Language Reviewer
Quality Assurance · Remote · Part-Time

Review and assess interpreter performance to ensure quality standards are met.

  • Native speaker of target language
  • Understanding of interpretation best practices
  • Detail-oriented with feedback skills
  • Prior interpreting or QA experience preferred
Apply to Join Us

Fill out the form below and our team will review your application within 5 business days.