Kinyarwanda teacher Umuhoza Karen

Umuhoza Karen

Community Tutor
Teaches
Kinyarwanda
Native
Swahili
Native
Speaks
English
Native
German
French
Other
"A qualified community teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience"
From RwandaLiving in Nairobi, Kenya (19:12 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 9, 2022
InterestsTravelMusicFilms & TV Series
Hey there! My name is Umuhoza Karen, your new Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda teacher. I have extensive teaching experience. I specialize in teaching Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda. I live in Kenya, but I'm from Tanzania, where "Kiswahili Sanifu" originated, so you will be speaking the perfect Swahili after a few classes with me. I grew up in Rwanda (the heart of Africa). I really love travelling because it helps me interact with people from different parts of the world. I get to learn about their culture and their language. I have been to over 10 countries in Africa and Europe. I love teaching because it makes me interact with people from all over the world, share my knowledge, and make new friends.
5.0
Rating
334
Students
1559
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Kinyarwanda Lessons

Kinyarwanda
Swahili
Trial Lesson
196 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Kinyarwanda basics for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

563 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off

Availability

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152 Reviews

All
Kinyarwanda
Swahili
Student Mwalimu Jabali
Mwalimu Jabali
11 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
I recommend Umuhoza for all levels of Swahili learners. Her wealth of knowledge of different east African cultures/customs adds an extra level of benefits to taking her classes for beginners to advance level learners.
Aug 17, 2022
Hans
1 Swahili lesson
Teacher’s pick
I could you recommend Umuhoza more highly. I learn a lot during her classes AND it is a lot of fun. This must be the best way to learn a language... She leads the class Professionally, and seems to understand very well how to adapt her curriculum to my needs, interests and learning speed. When we talk, it is like I am in Africa already!
Aug 12, 2022
Student Theresa Raupp 陆玉文
Theresa Raupp 陆玉文
16 Kinyarwanda lessons
I have no words to express how much I love the lessons with Umuhoza Karen <3. She always encourages me to express myself so that I can dive deep into the language. Even though it's still very new for me to learn Kinyarwanda, I feel more and more comfortable and actually realize my own progress. I'm so happy to have found her as a teacher and I'd recommend taking her classes to everyone who is eager to learn either Kinyarwanda (or Kiswahili). She's the best!
Jan 18, 2026
Student DAngelo Chesson
DAngelo Chesson
7 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
If it were possible I would definitely rate Umuhoza Karen much higher. She was very kind and understanding in her approach and always encourages me to keep speaking Swahili. She made the lesson very fun and interactive, and she is very knowledgeable about the Swahili language, she explains clearly and precisely more than what the word means but how to use it properly she is one of the best Swahili teachers out there. I'll definitely be doing more lessons with her, and I have nothing but great things to say about her.
Aug 14, 2022
Kelly Wykstra
2 Swahili lessons
My experience with Umuhoza so far has been amazing! She is so patient as I ask her a million questions and is always good about explaining everything in enough detail that I really understand each part of the sentence/word and structure of everything. Cannot recommend her highly enough!
Jan 22, 2026
matazi
5 Swahili lessons
Umuhoza is a kind, patient, and charming teacher who is able to move at whatever pace necessary to help you learn. I've enjoyed every lesson with her and look forward to my next!
Jan 16, 2026
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