I’m Maxwell Andrew Sabwa, a freelance Web/Graphics Designer and Content Developer with over a decade of experience helping clients establish a strong online presence. I work with startups and growing brands to design intuitive websites, craft compelling visuals, and deliver content that resonates with audiences. My approach blends technical development with creative storytelling to deliver practical, polished results across web, branding and content projects. I enjoy collaborating with clients to understand their goals, and I’m comfortable working independently or with teams to meet tight deadlines. Whether it’s building a site from scratch, creating logos and marketing collateral, or producing engaging articles and blogs, I’m dedicated to quality and reliable delivery.

Maxwell Andrew Sabwa

I’m Maxwell Andrew Sabwa, a freelance Web/Graphics Designer and Content Developer with over a decade of experience helping clients establish a strong online presence. I work with startups and growing brands to design intuitive websites, craft compelling visuals, and deliver content that resonates with audiences. My approach blends technical development with creative storytelling to deliver practical, polished results across web, branding and content projects. I enjoy collaborating with clients to understand their goals, and I’m comfortable working independently or with teams to meet tight deadlines. Whether it’s building a site from scratch, creating logos and marketing collateral, or producing engaging articles and blogs, I’m dedicated to quality and reliable delivery.

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I’m Maxwell Andrew Sabwa, a freelance Web/Graphics Designer and Content Developer with over a decade of experience helping clients establish a strong online presence. I work with startups and growing brands to design intuitive websites, craft compelling visuals, and deliver content that resonates with audiences. My approach blends technical development with creative storytelling to deliver practical, polished results across web, branding and content projects.

I enjoy collaborating with clients to understand their goals, and I’m comfortable working independently or with teams to meet tight deadlines. Whether it’s building a site from scratch, creating logos and marketing collateral, or producing engaging articles and blogs, I’m dedicated to quality and reliable delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Swahili
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Web Developer / Content & Digital Design Consultant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provided articles, blogs, contracts, and process docs; ghost blogging for agencies; SEO content development; branding and web development; digital product branding; content management and PHP scripting for clients across UK, South Africa, and Kenya.
Content Developer & Marketing Consultant at Interactive Media Services
January 1, 2010 - Present
Mobile content marketing; UX for lifestyle site Cactus Mobile; digital advertising and artist partnerships.
ICT & Communications Officer at AID Kenya Foundation
December 31, 2009 - October 24, 2025
Brand identity, web development; SEO and social presence; volunteer work in children's programs.
Web & Graphics Developer at Afripayments
December 31, 2008 - October 24, 2025
Web and graphics development; branding and site assets for payment solutions.
Application Developer at Sasanet
December 31, 2008 - October 24, 2025
Application development; design and implementation.
Developer/Designer at Credit Reference Bureau Africa
December 31, 2008 - October 24, 2025
Web development and design work for credit information services.
Web Developer at Bernsoft Interactive / Capital FM
December 31, 2008 - October 24, 2025
Web development and related IT/graphic tasks for media and client projects.
Technical Support Engineer at Sight & Sound Computers
December 31, 2008 - October 24, 2025
Technical support; IT troubleshooting and user assistance.
IT Assistant at TechAfrica Holdings
December 31, 2008 - October 24, 2025
IT support and operations assistance.
Freelance Web / Graphics Designer & Content Developer at Self-Employed (Freelance)
June 1, 2010 - Present
Provided article writing, blogging, contract drafting, proposal writing and process documentation for clients including WeCr8 (UK); designed logos for Kenswitch; developed and maintained websites for Credit Direct; produced articles for 2 Red Crows and Competent Content; created content and branding assets for eMusicAfrica, Paypoint Express and Cellink Kenya.
Content Developer / Marketing Consultant at Interactive Media Services
June 30, 2010 - October 24, 2025
Managed downloads of mobile content; created web banners and press advertisements; assisted in merchandise design and location branding; negotiated with and signed up content providers and artists; maintained relationships; created reports on content downloads; researched new mobile content delivery strategies; contributed to the Cactus Mobile lifestyle magazine website.
ICT and Communications Officer at The AID Kenya Foundation
December 31, 2009 - October 24, 2025
Registration of domain and email system; ICT resource administration and staff support; design, development and maintenance of the foundation website; development of corporate identity including logo and stationery; promotion of activities through Google and Facebook advertising; social media presence; search optimization; volunteering with the foundation’s children’s orphanage.
Web & Graphics Developer at Afripayments LLC
October 31, 2008 - October 24, 2025
Development and maintenance of afripayments.com and postapay.co.ke; design of promotional materials and location branding for money transfer locations; brochures, press ads and web banners; administration of web and application servers, web databases and domains.
Application Developer / Web Designer at Sasanet
July 31, 2007 - October 24, 2025
Administration and development of jobskenya.com and sasanet.co.ke; user support for the web SMS system; development of halfprice.co.ke online auction; assisted in database design/IVR system development; created web banners and promotional material.
Application Developer / Designer at Credit Reference Bureau Africa / RDS
May 31, 2006 - October 24, 2025
Designed and developed the CRB Africa website; developed online job portal (jobs4kenya.com); UI for Recover! debt management system; web-based helpdesk; contributed to new corporate identity with logo/colors; redesigned company newsletter and mailer; developed web-based credit reporting tool; user support.
Web Developer at Bernsoft Interactive / Capital FM
October 31, 2003 - October 24, 2025
Provided backend scripts for Capital FM website; contributed to several sites for Bernsoft Interactive; linked server to Multichoice SA enabling Kenyan audience voting in Project Fame; contributed to album packaging for sponsor.
Technical Support Engineer / Web Designer at Sight & Sound Computers Ltd.
May 31, 2002 - October 24, 2025
Rebuilt the Sight & Sound website; provided technical support; hardware maintenance; network/software installations for clients including National Youth Service and Ministry for Local Government.
IT Assistant at TechAfrica Holdings Limited
November 30, 2001 - October 24, 2025
Developed the back-end of the Jobs portal (jobs4africa) in collaboration with 3Mice Interactive; provided telephonic support for eFax system.

Education

B.Sc. Mathematics & Chemistry at University of Nairobi
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Certificate, Computer Science at Graffins College
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Chemistry at University of Nairobi
August 1, 1998 - September 30, 2000
Certificate in Computer Science at Graffins College
January 1, 1997 - June 30, 1997
High School Certificate (KCSE) at Starehe Boys’ Centre & School
March 1, 1993 - October 31, 1996

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Telecommunications