chefjesse/Sheng-Doctor-Kenya-swahili

"Sheng Doctor – Kenyan Swahili (Sheng) dataset and tools” # Sheng-Doctor-Kenya-swahili "Sheng Doctor – Kenyan Swahili (Sheng) dataset and tools” # 🩺 Sheng Doctor – Kenyan Swahili (Sheng) Project Sheng Doctor is an **open-source project** dedicated to documenting, translating, and promoting **Kenyan Swahili (Sheng)** – the vibrant urban language born in Nairobi and spoken across Kenya. The goal is to put Sheng on the global stage through platforms like **Google Translate, Duolingo, DeepL, and AI-powered tools**. --- ## 🌍 Why Sheng? - Sheng is more than slang – it’s **Kenyan identity, creativity, and unity**. - Millions of Kenyans use Sheng daily online: **Twitter (X), TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram**. - Globally, Kenya is respected for **roasting, satire, criticism, and online influence** – much of it fueled by Sheng. - Our music, films, and memes spread Sheng worldwide. --- ## 📂 What’s Inside - `Sheng_doctor_teaser.csv` → Sample dataset of Sheng words & translations - `kenyan_swahili_sheng_pitch.pdf` → Vision pitch document for global partners --- ## 🚀 Vision ✔️ Recognize **Kenyan Swahili (Sheng)** as a distinct language variety ✔️ Build tools for **translation, learning, and research** ✔️ Create a **community-driven Sheng dictionary** ✔️ Push Sheng into **Google Translate, Duolingo, DeepL & beyond** --- ## 🛠️ How to Contribute 1. **Fork this repo** 2. Add new Sheng words with English/Swahili translations to the dataset 3. Submit a **Pull Request (PR)** 4. Share the project online – let’s make Sheng global 🌍 --- ## 📣 Call to Action - Researchers: Help formalize Sheng grammar & lexicon - Developers: Build translation & learning apps on top of this dataset - Kenyans & Diaspora: Add your Sheng! --- ## ✨ Example Sheng Entries | Sheng | Swahili Meaning | English Meaning | Example Sentence | |--------|-----------------|------------------|------------------| | Mbogi | Kundi | Crew / Group | *Tuko na mbogi kali leo!* | | Msee | Mzee | Old man / Elder | *Huyo msee ni legend.* | …