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Swahili Transcription

AI transcription for Swahili recordings. Supporting East Africa's lingua franca across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the DRC.

Swahili is spoken by over 100 million people across East and Central Africa - it's the lingua franca of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the DRC, and an official language of the African Union. AuTrans supports Swahili transcription for media, educational, and professional recordings. Whether you're transcribing a Swahili podcast from Nairobi, lecture recordings from Dar es Salaam, or NGO field interviews across East Africa, AuTrans converts your Swahili audio into searchable, shareable text.

Features

  • AI transcription for Swahili-language audio
  • Handles Swahili-English code-switching
  • Speaker diarization for interviews and conversations
  • Works with East African media and educational content
  • Export to all standard formats
  • Supports both Kenyan and Tanzanian Swahili

Dialect information

AuTrans handles Standard Swahili (based on the Zanzibar/Unguja dialect) which is used in media and education across East Africa. Regional varieties and Sheng (Swahili-English slang from Nairobi) may show varying accuracy.

Frequently asked questions

Does AuTrans handle Sheng?

Sheng (the Swahili-English youth slang from Nairobi) is partially supported. Standard Swahili produces the best results.

Can it transcribe Swahili news broadcasts?

Yes. Professional Swahili broadcasts with clear audio produce reliable transcripts.

Is pricing still in Naira for East African users?

Currently, yes - all pricing is in Nigerian Naira. We're exploring local currency options for other African markets.

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