Umbi Labs is a social enterprise and assistive technology company based in Nairobi, Kenya. We build human-centered, digital tools designed to support children and individuals with speech, language, and developmental challenges.
Our work bridges communication gaps by centering localized languages, low-bandwidth accessibility, and collaborative care.
- Assistive Communication (AAC): Developing digital tools tailored for non-verbal and speech-impaired individuals.
- Collaborative Care: Building multi-user dashboards connecting families, clinicians, and educators.
- Localized Technology: Optimizing platforms for local African languages (including Swahili and Kenyan English) and offline functionality.
- AI for Inclusion: Researching and deploying AI-driven models to support digital language inclusion for individuals with special needs.
Our flagship product, SoinsAvec, is a clinical and field-tested mobile application designed to streamline developmental tracking, speech exercises, and multi-user care management.
We welcome engineering contributions, clinical insights, and research partnerships from individuals committed to digital inclusion.
As an organization, we build with an accessibility-first mindset, focusing heavily on performance in low-connectivity settings. Specific project repositories, setup documentation, and contribution guidelines will be added below as our codebases transition to open source.
- Website: umbilabs.com
- Email: hello@umbilabs.com
© 2026 Umbi Labs. Dedicated to inclusive, human-centered assistive technology.