Nairobi · East AfricaInterpretation · Translation · Equipment · Events
A live audience gathered for a conference

Language services for gatherings that matter

Where every voice
belongs.

Professional interpreters, precise translation and event technology, thoughtfully brought together for the moments that move people forward.

Nairobi, Kenya · Available 24/7 across East Africa
6Languages Interpretation
12Trusted organisations served
5Core language services
3Formats: in-person, remote, hybrid

More than words

Make meaning travel.

A great event makes everyone feel included. We help your ideas cross languages and cultures with the right people, preparation and technical support behind every word.

One partner, from first brief to final applause.
Technicians operating audio equipment at a conferenceInterpreter consolesPortable whispering systems

Equipment rentals

Rent interpretation equipment with a technical team

From interpreter booths and delegate headsets to sound, screens and streaming kits, we supply, install and run the technology that makes multilingual events work.

  • Booths, consoles and headsets
  • Transmitters, microphones and sound
  • Screens and hybrid streaming kits
  • Technicians on site
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The Vision Room · Our vision

The vision behind every word we deliver

“To connect people across languages and cultures, building a world of inclusion, understanding, and limitless communication.”

Every assignment, from a one-day workshop to a multi-country summit, is a chance to bring people closer. Our vision guides how we choose our teams, prepare our briefings and support every delegate in the room.

Read our story
A globe of connected points representing people linked across languages and cultures
01

Inclusion

Nobody is left out of a conversation because of the language they speak.

02

Understanding

We carry meaning, tone and cultural context, not just vocabulary.

03

Limitless communication

Languages, borders and distances stop being barriers to action.

An event professional preparing for a client conversation
SHILOH & SMITHlanguage with care

A considered process

Good events feel effortless. The preparation isn’t.

We take time to understand the room, the subject and the people in it. Then we shape a language plan that works in the real world, not just on paper.

  1. 01Tell us what mattersEvent format, audience, date and language needs.
  2. 02Get a clear planThe right interpreters, equipment and schedule.
  3. 03Welcome everyone inA coordinated team, ready before the first word.
  • Briefed interpreters
  • Reliable equipment
  • Confidential handling

Why Shiloh & Smith

A language partner you can rely on

We combine skilled language professionals with dependable technology, so your audience simply understands.

01

Skilled language professionals

Interpreters and translators matched to your subject, language pair and audience.

02

Technology that works

Booths, headsets and remote platforms tested before your event begins.

03

Regional and cultural insight

Based in Nairobi, working across East Africa and beyond with local understanding.

04

One coordinated contact

A single team for interpreters, equipment, documents and scheduling.

Service language coverage

More perspectives. Better conversations.

Our working languages span global business and regional communities. Tell us the languages your event needs and we’ll confirm availability with you.

EnglishFrenchSpanishPortugueseKiswahiliArabic+ More languages on request

Trusted by

Organisations that rely on us to be understood

We support international organisations, regional institutions, NGOs and global brands.

  • UN Agencies
  • Oxford
  • ICRC
  • IFRC
  • Care International
  • World Vision
  • World Relief
  • EAC
  • ICGLR
  • MOESNA
  • OCHA
  • Facebook
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In their words

What clients say about working with us

The interpreters were fully briefed on our subject and the delegates followed every session without missing a beat.
Programme OfficerInternational humanitarian organisation
Equipment, interpreters and scheduling came from one team. It removed a huge amount of pressure from our event planning.
Conference CoordinatorRegional intergovernmental body
Our remote sessions ran smoothly across three languages, and participants told us the audio was clear throughout.
Events LeadGlobal non-profit organisation

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Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to what organisers ask us most. Anything else? Message us on WhatsApp or by email.

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Which languages do you interpret?

Our core interpretation languages are French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili and Arabic. Other languages may be available on request, subject to availability.

What is the difference between simultaneous and consecutive interpretation?

In simultaneous interpretation, interpreters work from a booth and delegates listen through headsets in real time. In consecutive interpretation, the speaker pauses so the interpreter can convey each segment.

Can you interpret virtual and hybrid events?

Yes. Our Remote Simultaneous Interpretation service works through major video-conferencing and dedicated interpretation platforms, for fully virtual or hybrid events.

Do you supply interpretation equipment?

Yes. We arrange interpreter booths, delegate headsets, receivers, microphones and sound systems, with technical support on site.

How far in advance should we book?

As early as possible. For larger conferences, two to four weeks lets us secure the right interpreters and equipment. Contact us even for shorter notice and we will do our best.

Start a conversation

Let’s get your event speaking clearly.

Share a few details. We’ll use them to prepare a useful first conversation about your event.

Your message goes straight to our inbox and we reply by email. Prefer a quick chat? Use WhatsApp instead.

Ready to make every voice understood?

Tell us about your event, document or meeting. We will reply with a clear plan and quotation. We are available 24/7.