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Information for Everyone. Any Phone.
From kabambe phones to laptops.Lumi just works

The knowledge gap ends here.

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Lumi offline Responses

YOU · SMS
Lumi bei ya mahindi sokoni Eldoret leo ni ngapi?
ULIZIA
Bei ya mahindi Eldoret leo iko kati ya Ksh 3,200 hadi 3,800 kwa gunia la kilo 90, kulingana na soko la Wakulima. Inashauriwa uwasiliane na mnunuzi kabla ya kusafirisha ili kupata bei nzuri zaidi.
YOU · SMS
Lumi my KCSE daughter scored C+. What affordable university courses can she apply for in Kenya?
ULIZIA
A C+ qualifies her for diploma and degree programmes at public universities. Good options include: Nursing (Kenya Medical Training Colleges), Education (Moi, Maseno, Laikipia), Business & Commerce (KCA, Cooperative University), and ICT (Technical Universities). KUCCPS placement opens in August — she should apply early for government sponsorship.
YOU · SMS
Lumi how do I register my small business with the government in Kenya?
ULIZIA
To register a sole proprietorship: Visit eCitizen (ecitizen.go.ke) or your nearest Huduma Centre. You'll need your ID, KRA PIN, and a business name. Registration costs Ksh 950 and takes 1–3 days. Once registered, open an M-Pesa business account using your certificate for easier payments.

About UliziaNow AI

VISION

To be Africa's leading accessible AI platform, creating a society where information access is available to all, regardless of demography or device.

MISSION

Bridge the knowledge gap by delivering affordable, SMS-based artificial intelligence to Africa's remote and underserved communities. We eliminate barriers of internet, smartphones, and cost, providing individuals, groups, and organizations with instant access to reliable information for everyday challenges, and decision-making.

TAGLINE

Knowledge Without Barriers

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Who is UliziaNow AI For?

Students
Homework, revision, KCSE prep, via SMS or web.
No data bundles needed. Just text Lumi to 20028.
Teachers & Tutors
Lesson planning, examples, and curriculum support, instantly.
An assistant that works even in low-connectivity schools.
Smallholder Farmers
Market prices, planting advice, and weather, via basic phone.
Real information that turns into better harvests and income.
Jua Kali & Small Business Owners
Quotes, business registration, M-Pesa tips, and planning support.
Work smarter from any phone, online or offline.
Parents & Guardians
Support your child's learning even without a smartphone.
Safe, simple, available at any hour, on any phone.
Every Kenyan With a Question
Health, law, finance, education. Lumi answers without judgment.
Your device, your language, your channel. Lumi adapts to you.

Why Choose UliziaNow AI?

Works on Any Phone, Including Kabambe

No smartphone. No internet. No problem.

Just SMS the word Lumi to 20028 from any phone.

Example: Lumi what is the price of unga in Kisumu?

No app to download. No account needed to start.

Always On, Because Life Doesn't Wait

Answers arrive in seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Whether it's a farming emergency at dawn or a student revising at midnight, Lumi is there.

Built with Kenyan context, language, and challenges in mind.

Speaks Your Language

Responds fluently in English, Kiswahili, Sheng', Spanish, German, and Chinese.

Automatically detects how you write and replies in kind.

No one is excluded because of language.

One Conversation Across Every Channel

Start a conversation on SMS. Continue it on the web. Switch back anytime.

Your memory and context travel with you. No repetition, no restart.

The first AI in Kenya built to truly bridge offline and online access.

Earn by Spreading Access

Join the Field Ambassador programme and earn commission by bringing Lumi to your community.

Refer a neighbour, a farmer, a student. Earn when they subscribe.

Simple. Transparent. Rewarding.

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Our Pricing

Free Plan
Ksh 0
No payment required
  • ✓Access on web only
  • ✓Smartphones & smart devices
  • ✓Basic web surfing functionality
  • ✓Limited message input per query
  • ✓Limited responses per day
  • ✓Limited priority during peak hours
  • ✓Code generation & debug support
  • ✓Write and create content
Get Started Free
Most Popular
Paid Plan
From Ksh 19
Choose a bundle below
  • ✓Web & SMS (offline) access
  • ✓Feature phones, smartphones, laptops & tablets
  • ✓Advanced web surfing functionality
  • ✓Extended message input & responses per day
  • ✓Voice input & output + hands-free mode
  • ✓High priority during peak hours
  • ✓Code generation & debug support
  • ✓Write and create content
Web Bundles
2 Days · 100 responses Ksh 50
24 Hours · 45 responses Ksh 19
14 Days · 250 responses Ksh 100
1 Week · 300 responses Ksh 150
SMS Bundles
100 SMS · 7d Ksh 100
15 SMS · 1d Ksh 19
45 SMS · 3d Ksh 50
Get Started →

* All prices are inclusive of all applicable taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work on SMS?
Send the word Lumi to 20028. After a menu appears, reply with your selected bundle (e.g. Lumi 1). You'll get an STK pop-up to pay. After payment, a confirmation message arrives. Then respond with your query — e.g. Lumi what is photosynthesis? — to start.
Can it compete with ChatGPT?
Yes. Lumi is as capable as ChatGPT, and uniquely built for Kenya — it works on any phone including kabambe, supports SMS offline access, understands Kiswahili and Sheng', and is priced for everyday Kenyans.
What phones can I use Lumi on?
Any phone — from basic kabambe/feature phones to smartphones, tablets, and laptops. No internet, no app, and no account is needed to start on SMS. Just text Lumi to 20028.
What languages does Lumi support?
Lumi responds fluently in English, Kiswahili, Sheng', Spanish, German, and Chinese. It automatically detects how you write and replies in the same language — no settings needed.
Can I switch between SMS and web?
Yes. Start a conversation on SMS and pick it up on the web, or switch back at any time. Your context and memory carry over — no need to repeat yourself or start over.
How much does Lumi cost?
The Free Plan is Ksh 0 — web only. Paid bundles start at Ksh 19 for 24 hours / 45 responses, with SMS and web options up to Ksh 150. All prices are tax-inclusive.
How do I earn with Lumi?
Join the Field Ambassador programme. Refer neighbours, farmers, students, or anyone with a question — and earn commission when they subscribe. Simple, transparent, and rewarding.