Kenya's "First" AI Chatbot Isn't What You Think
In the past week, Kenyan media has been buzzing about Simba AI, touted as “Kenya’s first AI chatbot that understands and translates English into different local languages.”. The May 2025 unveiling in Nakuru, a partnership between Simba AI and Lish AI Labs, was hailed as a technological breakthrough for our nation. But is Simba AI truly the revolutionary Kenyan‑built large language model (LLM) that it claims to be? After extensive research and hands‑on testing, I’ve discovered some uncomfortable truths that Kenyan tech enthusiasts and businesses deserve to know. ...