From Kiswahili book publishing and language tuition to professional translation, academic editing and language-policy consultancy — Language Point Institute (LPI) delivers expert language services trusted by scholars, businesses and institutions across Kenya, the East African region and worldwide.
Kiswahili, English, French, and Kenyan indigenous languages for all levels
Professional translation and interpretation services nationally and internationally
Academic and professional editing for theses, papers, and publications
Expert consultancy for organizations on language policy, training, and development
Every project is unique, which is why we provide personalized quotations based on your specific requirements.
LPI is East Africa’s dedicated Kiswahili publications online shop, offering a carefully curated catalogue of authoritative books, dictionaries, peer-reviewed journals and reference works from leading Kiswahili scholars and institutions — including TUKI/TATAKI (The Institute of Kiswahili Studies at the University of Dar es Salaam).
Whether you are a student researching Kiswahili linguistics, a teacher building a classroom library, or a translator who needs a reliable kamusi (dictionary), our online shop ships authentic, original publications anywhere in Kenya and worldwide.
Publications
Learn from experienced instructors at the heart of East Africa. LPI offers Kiswahili language courses for learners of every level — from beginners taking their first steps to scholars preparing for academic research in Swahili. We are working on introducing structured structured programmes in English, French and German. We are one of very few institutions offering training in indigenous Kenyan languages on request.
Small group classes, one-to-one tuition and online lessons — with a strong emphasis on practical, conversational competence backed by sound grammatical foundations. All courses are designed by language-teaching specialists.
LPI delivers professional translation and interpretation services for businesses, governments, NGOs, academic institutions and individuals across Kenya, the East African region and internationally. Our translators are subject-matter specialists, not just language graduates — so legal, academic, medical, technical and policy work is translated with the precision the content deserves.
Submission-ready manuscripts win publication. LPI offers academic editing and proofreading services for postgraduate theses, journal articles, monographs, conference papers and book manuscripts — in both English, French and Kiswahili. Our editors are themselves academics, so they understand the conventions of scholarly writing across disciplines including linguistics, literature, education, social sciences and the humanities.
We work alongside East African universities and publishers, so we know what reviewers expect. We respect your voice as an author — our edits clarify your argument without overwriting it.
Language is strategy. LPI provides language consultancy services to organisations navigating East Africa’s multilingual operating environment — from international NGOs and donor agencies to private companies, government ministries and academic institutions. We help you design language policies, train staff, audit communications and choose the right languages for the right audiences.
Years of Experience
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Whether you're looking for authentic Kiswahili books, professional translation and interpretation services, expert editing and proofreading, or language consultancy, our team is here to help. Reach out today—we'd love to hear from you.
