Lish AI Labs

A social enterprise based in Nakuru, Kenya, offering AI/ML training, digital skills, and global job placements for youth and underserved communities.

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AI & Machine Learning Training

Learn to build real-world AI models through hands-on projects and structured learning paths.

Machine Learning Lab & Data Services

Access specialized services like data labeling, model validation, and AI software development.

Remote Job Placement Support

We connect skilled talent with remote AI and data roles in the global digital economy.

Empowering Youth & Women in Tech

Partnering with institutions to equip young people and women with in-demand tech skills.

Our Story

Established in 2011, Lish AI Labs is a mission-driven organization focused on integrity, collaboration, and social responsibility.

Core Services

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Impact & Mission

We are bridging Kenya’s digital divide by empowering underserved demographics through inclusive digital and AI skills. Our programs focus on real-world AI project capacity building and aligning with the national digital economy vision.

Simba AI

Launched: May 2, 2025 in Nakuru, Kenya, Simba AI is the country's first multilingual AI chatbot. It understands English and responds in local languages such as Meru, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, and Maa — promoting digital inclusivity and bridging communication barriers.

Key Features

Local language integration

Serves low-resource indigenous languages, preserving and revitalizing them digitally.

Advanced LLM-based capabilities

Provides fast, accurate translations and fluent responses.

Long-term memory

Builds contextual understanding over time for continuity and personalization.

Policy Alignment

Supports Kenya’s Digital Master Plan (2022–2032) and AI Strategy (2025–2030).

Cultural Preservation

Encourages multilingual education and safeguards endangered languages.

AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS)

Empowers startups and SMEs with AI capabilities without heavy infrastructure.

🏭 AI Factory & Training Hub

Co-developed with Lish AI Labs, Simba AI launched Africa’s first AI factory in Nakuru, featuring fiber-optic infrastructure and data center access. This hub supports training in data annotation, model validation, and AI software development for Kenyan youth.