Rowland simiyu Consultant
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I help foreigners learn and speak Swahili confidently and naturally by combining clear grammar instruction, everyday conversation practice, and cultural context that makes vocabulary and phrases stick. Lessons are personalized to your goals—travel survival, workplace communication, academic study, or deeper conversational fluency—and paced to match your availability and learning style.

What you’ll get: structured lesson plans, practical speaking drills, listening and pronunciation work, and culturally grounded examples that turn study into usable language. I use short, focused homework, real‑life role plays, and curated resources (texts, audio, and simple flashcards) so progress is measurable and immediate.

How lessons work: each session includes a warm‑up conversation, a focused grammar or vocabulary module, guided practice, and corrective feedback. I track progress with weekly goals and short assessments so you always know what you’ve improved and what to practice next.

Who this is for: beginners who want survival phrases; professionals needing industry vocabulary; travelers seeking confidence; and intermediate learners aiming for fluent conversation. Lessons are patient, encouraging, and results‑driven.

Try a lesson: book a trial to experience my teaching style and receive a tailored learning plan with clear milestones. Move from hesitation to confident conversation in weeks, not months.

Subjects

Proposal Writing Beginner-Expert
Swahili for foreigners Beginner-Expert
Business Consultancy Beginner-Expert
Environment and Sustainable Development Beginner-Expert
SAP Business One (B1) Query Editor and Report writing Beginner-Expert

Experience

Founder & Managing Consultant (Dec, 2023–Present) at SeasPark Consultancy Ltd, Nairobi

Provide advisory and consulting services to organizations in international development, technology, and capacity building.
SAP BI/BW Consultant (Nov, 2022–Dec, 2023) at Boehringer Ingelheim, Ingelhein Am Rhein

Supported enterprise decision-making through data analytics and performance monitoring systems
Strategic Advisor & Technical Consultant (Feb, 2022–Present) at Bowip Agencies Ltd, Nairobi

Advise senior leadership on organizational strategy, operational systems, and program implementation frameworks
Lead Consultant – Data & Analytics (Jan, 2015–Jan, 2022) at EIM Solutions Ltd, Nairobi

Led consulting projects supporting organizational performance management and digital transformation across public and private sector institutions.

Education

MSc. Business Intelligence (Nov, 2023–now) from International University of Applied Sciences
BSc. Environmental Conservation & Natural Resource Management (Oct, 2008–May, 2012) from University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Fee details

KSh3,000–5,000/hour (US$23.18–38.64/hour)

if There will be sessions where the student will require an in-person leasoson, the fill will change based on location and time

Courses offered

Kiswahili
- KSh40000
- Duration: 3 Months
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 2
- Instruction language: English, Kiswahili
- Certificate provided: No
Description
A practical 3‑month beginner course that builds a solid foundation in spoken and written Swahili. Focus is on everyday vocabulary, basic grammar, pronunciation, and survival conversation for travel and simple social interactions. Lessons combine guided practice, role‑plays, listening exercises, and short homework to ensure steady, measurable progress.

What you’ll achieve
a. Communicate basic needs (greetings, directions, shopping, dining).
b. Use core grammar (present tense, simple sentence structure, common pronouns).
c. Understand and reproduce everyday phrases with correct pronunciation.
d. Complete a short oral and written assessment demonstrating practical survival skills.

Structure and delivery
Duration: 3 months (12 weeks).

Format: Weekly 60–120 minute live lessons + weekly homework and recorded listening practice.

Group size: 1:1 or small groups (max 6) for optimal speaking practice.

Materials: Digital workbook, audio files, flashcards, and phrase lists.

Assessment: End‑of‑level oral conversation and short written quiz.
Proposal Writing
- KSh30000
- Duration: 4 Days
- Delivery mode: Flexible as per the student
- Group size: 6 - 10
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
A focused, hands‑on four‑day workshop that equips participants with the skills to design, write, and present competitive proposals for donors, private funders, and internal business projects. Through short lectures, guided templates, real‑time drafting, peer review, and facilitator feedback, participants will leave with a complete, fundable concept note or full proposal draft, plus the tools to adapt it for different funders.

Who this is for?

Program officers, project managers, NGO staff, consultants, entrepreneurs, and anyone who must prepare funding proposals, concept notes, or business project bids.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the training participants will be able to:

a. Define a clear problem statement and measurable objectives.
b. Design a logical results framework and realistic workplan with milestones.
c. Develop a budget narrative and simple budget template aligned to activities.
d. Write persuasive needs, methodology, and sustainability sections tailored to funder priorities.
e. Prepare a concise executive summary and a funder‑ready concept note.
f. Use a set of reusable templates and a checklist for final submission.

Daily programme (high‑level)
Day 1 — Foundations: Understanding funder logic; problem analysis; stakeholder mapping; crafting objectives.

Day 2 — Design: Theory of change / results framework; activity planning; monitoring & indicators.

Day 3 — Budget & Risk: Budget structure and narrative; cost allocation; risk analysis and mitigation.

Day 4 — Writing & Pitching: Executive summary, proposal polishing, peer review, presentation skills, submission checklist.

Training methods & materials
Short instructor inputs, worked examples, live drafting sessions, peer review, and facilitator feedback.

Included materials: editable proposal templates (Word/Excel), sample budgets, results framework template, submission checklist, and a one‑page post‑training action plan.

Assessment
Practical assessment: each participant submits a concept note or proposal draft during the course.

Logistics, payment & terms
Payment: 50% deposit required to confirm booking; balance due before Day 1.

Cancellation:
Full refund if cancelled 14+ days before start; 50% refund if cancelled 7–13 days before; no refund within 7 days. Substitutions allowed.

Extras: Travel, venue hire, and printed materials billed separately if requested.
Business Consultancy
- KSh75000
- Duration: 3 Months
- Delivery mode: Flexible as per the student
- Group size: 11 - 20
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
Business Consultancy Courses
Level 1 — Foundations of Business Consultancy (3 months)
A practical introduction to consultancy principles, client engagement, and problem‑solving frameworks. Participants learn how to diagnose business problems, conduct stakeholder analysis, map processes, and develop clear recommendations. The course covers consulting ethics, proposal writing, basic financial literacy, and tools for data collection and analysis. By the end, learners can produce a concise diagnostic report and a client‑ready action plan.

Level 2 — Applied Consulting Methods and Project Design (3 months)
Focused on hands‑on application, this level teaches structured methodologies for designing and managing consultancy projects: needs assessment, theory of change, results frameworks, workplans, and monitoring indicators. Participants practice facilitation, interview techniques, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and budget development. The course includes live case studies and a group consultancy project delivering a full proposal and implementation plan.

Level 3 — Strategic Advisory and Business Transformation (3 months)
Advanced training for consultants who advise on strategy, organizational change, and growth. Topics include market analysis, competitive strategy, financial modelling, change management, performance improvement, and stakeholder negotiation. Emphasis is on high‑impact deliverables: strategic plans, investment briefs, and transformation roadmaps. Participants complete an individual capstone consultancy engagement with client presentation and feedback.

Custom 1:1 Consultancy Coaching (flexible, modular)
Tailored coaching for independent consultants or in‑house advisors who need bespoke support—business development, proposal refinement, pitch coaching, or sector‑specific toolkits. Sessions are designed around the client’s immediate needs and include templates, pitch review, and mentor feedback.

Common delivery & assessment

Format: Live workshops, practical assignments, templates, and peer review; available in‑person or online.

Duration per level: 3 months (weekly sessions + practical work).

Assessment: Real‑world deliverables (diagnostic report, proposal, strategic plan) and a final presentation.

Who it’s for: Aspiring consultants, project managers, NGO/program leads, SME advisors, and internal strategy teams.