A social enterprise based in Nakuru, Kenya, offering AI/ML training, digital skills, and global job placements for youth and underserved communities.
Visit Our WebsiteEstablished in 2011, Lish AI Labs is a mission-driven organization focused on integrity, collaboration, and social responsibility.
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.
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.
Serves low-resource indigenous languages, preserving and revitalizing them digitally.
Provides fast, accurate translations and fluent responses.
Builds contextual understanding over time for continuity and personalization.
Supports Kenya’s Digital Master Plan (2022–2032) and AI Strategy (2025–2030).
Encourages multilingual education and safeguards endangered languages.
Empowers startups and SMEs with AI capabilities without heavy infrastructure.
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.
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