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Verified, native, and passionate about Swahili

$45/hr
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Sarah Kimani

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Academic Swahili specialist — KCSE, university entrance & heritage learners

203 students12y exp.
AcademicExam PrepConversational
$38/hr
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Amina Odhiambo

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Native Swahili speaker specialising in Business & Professional Swahili

127 students8y exp.
BusinessConversationalExam Prep
$22/hr
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Juma Hassan

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Zanzibar-born tutor making Swahili fun for kids and beginners

89 students6y exp.
Kids & Young LearnersConversationalTravel
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Amina Odhiambo

Business Swahili · Mombasa

“Amina is fantastic — I went from zero to holding business meetings in 6 months.”

Native speaker$25/hr

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Tips, guides, and stories to fuel your Swahili journey

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10 Swahili Phrases Every Beginner Should Know
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