MIMI
AI that speaks your language.
Kiswahili. English. Sheng.
Built in Nairobi.
Understood across East Africa.
Mimi ni MIMI
Mimi is a Kiswahili word meaning "me" or "myself". It is an assertion of existence against all odds. It is the voice that says "I am here and I will speak."
MIMI NI HUSTLER.
MIMI NI CONFIDANT.
MIMI NI CRAFTSMAN.
Language is memory.
Language is family.
Language is humour.
Language is grief.
Language is belonging.
Artificial intelligence has learned many languages.
Now it is learning ours.
Launched on World Kiswahili Day.
Launched on 7th July 2026, World Kiswahili Day, MIMI aims to serve the over 200 million people worldwide who speak Kiswahili, including those in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
More than just a chatbot.
MIMI is a powerful tool for communication, creativity, and learning.
Voice
Speak to MIMI naturally, in your own voice.
Text
Chat with MIMI through a simple, intuitive text interface.
Kiswahili
MIMI is fluent in both formal and informal Kiswahili.
Sheng
From "sasa" to "niaje," MIMI understands the nuances of Sheng.
Translation
Translate between English, Kiswahili, and Sheng effortlessly.
Creative Writing
Write poems, scripts, and stories with a creative partner.
Learning
Ask questions and learn about any topic, in any language.
Reasoning
Get help with complex problems and logical reasoning.
What would you ask?
Explore the endless possibilities. Every conversation is a new discovery.
Draft a professional email to a potential client.
Help me brainstorm a name for my new business.
What are the key steps to creating a business plan?
Explain the water cycle in simple terms.
Help me with my history homework.
Summarize the main points of this article for me.
How can I be a better listener?
Give me advice on how to handle a long-distance relationship.
What are some creative date night ideas?
How do I apply for a passport in Kenya?
Explain the structure of the Kenyan government.
Where can I find information about the new tax laws?
Write a short story about a robot who discovers music.
Give me a creative prompt for a painting.
Help me write a song about Nairobi.
Tell me a joke in Sheng.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
What is the meaning of life? (make it funny)
Help me update my CV.
What are some common interview questions?
How can I negotiate a higher salary?
What are some tips for a healthier lifestyle?
Explain the benefits of meditation.
Give me some ideas for healthy and easy meals.
What's the weather like today in Nairobi?
Help me plan my weekend.
Give me a recipe for ugali and sukuma wiki.