A teacher who never says "we'll move on."
Your child asks a question — by typing or just talking — and gets it explained step by step, the CBC way, in English or Kiswahili. Don't get it? Ask again. And again. No judgment, no laughing, no rushing.
Built in Kenya, for the CBC syllabus
Kenya's CBC Private Tutor on Your Child's Phone
Mwalimu wako wa nyumbani.
A patient teacher who explains step by step, helps your child revise, and shows you progress before the report form arrives.
Coming soon
- Grades 4–10
- CBC aligned
- English & Kiswahili
- Offline revision
- From KSh 250/month
Parent progress view
Kitabu AI
Weekly parent update
Friday, 5:00 PM
Mary struggled with decimals this week but improved from 42% to 68%.
Mathematics
English
Kiswahili
Integrated Science
Social Studies
Built for CBC
Agriculture
Creative Arts
Pre-Technical Studies
Grades 4–10
English & Kiswahili
The problem
You're doing everything right. You still feel left in the dark.
You buy the revision books. You pay for holiday tuition. You ask "umesoma?" every evening. And still — the report card arrives in February and there's a surprise in it. A subject that slipped. A topic she never understood in Week 2 that became a wall by Week 6. It's not your fault. The CBC isn't what we studied. You can't always help with the homework. You work late. Maybe you're in a different town. And one teacher with 50 children simply cannot give yours the second, patient explanation they sometimes need.
Si lazima uwe mtaalam wa CBC. Hapo ndipo Kitabu inaingia.
The solution
One app. Three people it sets free.
Finally, a window into your child's day.
Every evening you can see what they studied, how long they focused, what's improving, and where they're stuck. Every Friday, a simple message lands on your WhatsApp: "Mary struggled with decimals this week but improved from 42% to 68%." You'll know before the report card does.
Support after the bell.
Less of the routine marking. Routine quizzes graded for you automatically — you review and adjust where it matters. A clear picture of who's falling behind and exactly where.
The promise
Watch real improvement, week by week.
Kitabu finds exactly where your child is — even if they're in Grade 8 but stuck on Grade 6 fractions — and builds a clear path up from there. Then it shows you the climb, week by week.
Starts where your child actually is
Available 24/7 — evenings, weekends, holidays (parent-led home revision)
You see every step — no more February surprises
How it works
Up and running in 10 minutes.
Sign up & take a quick check-up
A friendly ≈15-minute diagnostic finds your child's real starting point — not the grade on paper, the actual level.
Your child learns — and revises — with their tutor
Step-by-step explanations, practice, and quizzes that follow the CBC syllabus, in English or Kiswahili.
You watch them climb
A daily dashboard, and a simple Friday message on your WhatsApp telling you exactly how it's going.
Why Kitabu
Built for the whole family, not just the student.
| What matters | Kitabu AI | Other study apps |
|---|---|---|
| Who it talks to | ✓The whole family — child, parent, teacher | The student only |
| Parent visibility | ✓Daily dashboard + Friday WhatsApp update | Rarely |
| Where learning starts | ✓At your child's real level | Same content for everyone |
| CBC fit | ✓Built strand by strand for CBC, in English & Kiswahili | "Sort of" |
| Offline revision | ✓Downloaded books & saved lessons | Often not |
| The teacher | ✓Helped too — less routine marking | No |
Pricing
Less than a revision book. A teacher that never closes.
One revision book costs around KSh 500 — and it can't answer a single question your child asks. Kitabu is KSh 250 per month, per learner. Free to start. No card needed. Take the free diagnostic and pay with M-Pesa only when you're ready.
Per learner
KSh 250 / month
- A patient tutor, all subjects, Grades 4–10
- Daily parent dashboard + Friday WhatsApp update
- Downloaded books & saved lessons for offline revision
- English & Kiswahili
Also available at KSh 100/week or KSh 1,999/year (best value).
Start Free with M-Pesa →Run a school?
Get a free 30-day pilot for all your students and teachers. Structured after-school revision support at home, and a clear picture of who needs help — and where.
Talk to us →Safety
A guided learning space built for schoolwork — not random scrolling.
Made for learning
A guided, age-appropriate space where every conversation is about schoolwork — explanations, practice, and revision.
Parents stay in charge
We ask for parent consent for learners under 18, and you can see what your child is studying at any time.
Your data, protected
We follow the Kenya Data Protection Act and collect only the information needed for learning. Read our safety page →
What families will see
Built for the progress parents and teachers need to see.
We're starting pilots with Kenyan schools now. Real parent and teacher voices will appear here as they come in — we will never publish invented quotes.
Kitabu AI learning guide
Practical advice for parents, learners, and schools.
AI tutor in Kenya (2026): the complete parent's guide
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KJSEA 2026: a Grade 9 parent's guide to dates, scoring, and a calm revision plan
How the placement score really works — and a month-by-month plan to the October window.
KPSEA explained: how to prepare your Grade 6 child without panic
Not a pass-or-fail gate. What the five papers cover and a weekly rhythm parents can run.
CBC vs CBE: what actually changed for Kenyan learners
The plain-language answer to the name confusion — what changed, what stayed the same.
Online learning in Kenya: what actually works for Grade 4–10 families
An honest guide — real costs, six questions to ask before paying, and a two-week home trial.
What is Kitabu AI? Every question parents ask, answered
What it does, what it costs, who built it, and whether it's safe — in plain language.
CBC homework is confusing parents — here's how to actually help your child
You don't need to be a CBC expert to be useful at homework time.
"My child is failing maths." What's really going on — and the calm way to fix it
Most maths problems are one missing foundation, not a weak child.
How to know if your child is actually revising (not just holding the phone)
The signs that real revision is happening — and how to check kindly.
Common questions
Everything a parent wants to know.
Where can I download Kitabu AI?
Kitabu AI is live on Google Play for Android. Download it today. The App Store version is coming soon.
Which learners is Kitabu built for?
Kitabu is built for Kenyan learners in Grades 4–10. Lessons follow the CBC syllabus, in English and Kiswahili.
Does it replace teachers?
No. Kitabu gives learners a second, patient explanation after school and takes on less of the routine marking — teachers review and adjust. The teacher stays the teacher.
How do I pay?
With M-Pesa. Start with the free diagnostic — no card needed — and pay from KSh 250 per month, per learner, only when you're ready.
Does it work without internet?
You can download books and saved lessons for offline revision. The live tutor needs a connection.
Is it safe for my child?
Kitabu is a guided, age-appropriate learning space built for schoolwork — not random scrolling. We follow the Kenya Data Protection Act, ask for parent consent for learners under 18, and collect only what's needed for learning. More on safety →
Your child's best term starts today.
Free to start · M-Pesa · Cancel anytime · English & Kiswahili