Longhorn Language Services is a section of Longhorn Publishers Plc that offers high quality, accurate and professional language services to companies and individuals in Africa and the rest of the world. These services include translation, interpretation, transcription, subtitling and desktop publishing.
The company has presence in 9 countries namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC, Cameroon, Ghana, Zambia and Malawi.
In September 2017, the Company received ISO 9001:2015 Certification, affirming Longhorn’s commitment towards continuous improvement of its processes and procedures to deliver value to all its stakeholders.
To be the leading language service provider in Africa.
To bridge communication barriers for businesses, governments and individuals in Africa and beyond.
From general translations to complex content in many different languages, we guarantee you top notch quality and timely delivery of your translated materials.
Our company is committed to adhering to the complete confidentiality of all documents entrusted to us. Our translators are bound by confidentiality contracts.
We handle different types of translations:
Brochures, contracts and legal documents, press releases, reference materials, PowerPoint presentations, internal corporate communications, user manuals, newsletters, etc.
Adapting a website for a target audience is key in having a wider reach. The website design must conform to the language and culture of the target audience.
We can localize your website to fulfill your market needs.
We offer interpretation services across Africa in a wide variety of language combinations; English, Swahili, Arabic, Amharic, Somali, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
In addition, we provide modern conference interpretation equipment and the technical experts to operate it.
For your conferences, meetings, presentations, seminars, negotiations, we will provide you with both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services.
Our professional interpreters will deliver impeccable language solutions to you regardless of your needs.
We ensure that our interpreters are thoroughly prepared prior to the meeting by consulting with the event organizer and reviewing the necessary documentation so as to deliver quality interpretation.
At our clients’ request, we offer transcription and video subtitling in English and Swahili. We have a team specialized in transforming audio and video content into accurate, readable transcripts and subtitles while using professional transcription and subtitling hardware and software.
With meticulous attention to detail, an ear for accent and a commitment to quality, we ensure that your message is effectively conveyed to your target audience. Whether you need transcripts for interviews, lectures, podcasts, or subtitles for videos, films and documentaries, we’ve got you covered.
We also offer translation services for transcribed and subtitled files.
We specialize in diverse fields while demonstrating our expertise and proficiency in each:
Competent and specialized linguists
We have competent and professionally trained language experts who are specialized in both technical and non-technical nature of content. Our linguists are well versed with industry terminology and we will ensure that your language needs are met.
Quality services
Longhorn Language Services allocates each translation project a manager who oversees the process of translation and interpretation from end to end. This ensures that all the aspects unique to the project are taken care of and managed to the finest detail.
Management process
Every project is unique and has its own defining characteristics. All projects are therefore managed from a central point while maintaining constant communication with the clients to ensure a seamless flow of work and information that is critical and essential to the project. Therefore, there is no time when a project delays or gets stuck. This ensures the deadlines are met with precision.
Quality control and assurance
Longhorn’s principal driver is quality. A ‘third eye’ certifies that the translated document is a perfect rendition of the source material and has no gaps or errors. We work in a cycle with the client by making sure he/she verifies every stage or draft that we make.
Confidentiality
We ensure that during the translation and interpretation process, the rights of the client are well protected and respected. This we do by ensuring that all the confidential information pertaining to the client is strictly kept confidential. A non-disclosure agreement is signed between us and the client to ensure that confidentiality is guaranteed.
Languages
Longhorn will meet all your language needs, thanks to our vast network of highly skilled and experienced linguists across the globe.
English, Swahili, Arabic, Amharic, Somali, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, German, & All African indigenous languages.
