Umbi Labs

We are a social enterprise technology company building accessible speech and developmental support tools for children across Africa.

We develop locally adapted AI systems for atypical speech recognition, early intervention, and inclusive communication — with a focus on African languages, low-resource environments, and mobile-first accessibility.

Current work includes atypical speech recognition models for Kenyan English, Swahili and local vernaculars, offline-capable assistive tools, and collaborative care technologies for families, therapists, and educators.