Translation is the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target language.

 
The Basics of Translation

• The first thing to do before translating a text is to read and understand it
• Check the context of the words that may appear unfamiliar
• In the Uchaguzi case the context may include extra textual elements such as the occurrences, the location, and political affiliation among many other issues.
• Convey the  meaning in the target language as precisely as possible
• Counter check by comparing the translated text with the source text
• Confirm factual information such as figures and names of places/people (elsewhere this would be referred to as back translation)
• Be accurate!
• If you are not sure, always consult another translator any other resource person
• Keep it simple and to the point
• Avoid ambiguity, we are not in the business of teaching vocabulary but informing
• If a toddler can understand it a fifty year old is safe (the rule of the thumb)

We endeavour to have a peaceful, credible election 2013