The AI tutor built for Kenyan CBC —
not generic ChatGPT.
CBC-grounded. Kenyan-context by default. KNEC 1–7 rubric feedback. For learners, parents, and teachers who want an AI that actually speaks the syllabus.
Put Somo on your phone
Install Somo to your home screen and it opens like any other app, ready whenever your child is stuck. No Play Store and nothing big to download.
Works on Android and iPhone. Free to use.
9 Ways Somo Is Different
Every one of these is a real failure mode of generic AI chatbots when used by Kenyan students. Somo solves each by design.
CBC-grounded
Always uses Strand / Sub-strand / Learning Outcome.
ChatGPT says "topic / sub-topic"Kenyan context default
KSH, matatus, tea farms, Lake Victoria. No prompting needed.
ChatGPT defaults to USD and American schoolsGrade-appropriate language
Grade 4 gets a simpler explanation than Grade 9. Automatic.
ChatGPT uses the same register for everyoneNever just gives answers
Guides step-by-step. Asks you to try first. Parents trust this.
ChatGPT gives the homework answer instantlyKNEC 1–7 rubric feedback
Real performance levels: "You're at Level 3 — meeting expectation."
ChatGPT just says "good job"KJSEA prep mode
Specifically calibrated for the Grade 9 national exam format.
ChatGPT doesn't know what KJSEA isParent translation
Auto-converts CBC jargon ("SBA", "Strand", "Level 3") to plain English.
ChatGPT assumes you know the termsTeacher workflow tools
SBA rubric generator, lesson plan builder, CBA portal prep. (v1)
ChatGPT is a blank slate every timeM-Pesa + WhatsApp
Pay with M-Pesa. Chat via WhatsApp — no app download. (v2)
ChatGPT needs credit card + website loginSame Question. Very Different Answer.
A Grade 7 Mathematics student asks both assistants the same thing. Here's what happens.
Three Modes, One App
Somo detects who you are and adjusts how it speaks — no settings to tweak.
For Learners
PP1 through Grade 12. Your grade, your subjects, your level.
- Ask any CBC question, get a step-by-step explanation
- Practice questions with KNEC 1–7 feedback
- Grade 9 KJSEA preparation mode
- Encouraging, never judgemental
For Parents
Understand what your child is learning. No CBC jargon.
- Plain English translations of SBA, Strands, Level 3
- "How do I help with my child's Grade 6 Science homework?"
- Pathway guidance for Grade 9 decisions
- Built for the 8-4-4 generation helping CBC kids
For Teachers
Lesson planning, SBA rubrics, CBA portal prep — fast.
- KICD-format lesson plans in 2 minutes
- Auto-generated SBA rubrics at all 7 levels
- Key inquiry questions for any sub-strand
- PCIs and core competencies suggested automatically
Start Free. Upgrade When You're Hooked.
Try 5 questions free with no signup. Get 10 free trial messages with your phone. Upgrade to Premium for 30 messages every day — pay once via M-Pesa, no auto-renewal.
- 5 free questions today, anywhere
- No phone, no signup, instant
- Any grade, any subject
- Kenyan CBC/CBE-grounded
- The full Premium experience, free
- 30 messages every day for 7 days
- Phone-tied — no payment, no card
- Build the habit, then decide
- 30 messages every day (resets midnight EAT)
- All grades PP1–Grade 12 + IGCSE
- KJSEA prep mode, exam technique
- Lesson plans for teachers, homework help for parents
- M-Pesa payment, instant unlock by phone
One-time payment. No auto-renewal. Pay again after 30 days to extend. School licenses (institutional, unlimited learners) start at KSH 5,000/term — contact us.
What's Live, What's Coming
Premium Tutor
- Real AI chat (Gemini + Groq powered)
- 30 messages/day for paid users
- M-Pesa payment, instant phone-tied unlock
- 10 free trial messages for new users
Voice + Family Tier
- Voice input (English + Kiswahili)
- Family tier (up to 3 learners)
- Subject-specific deep modes
- Progress reports for parents
Child Mode + WhatsApp
- Child-safe mode with parent consent
- WhatsApp bot delivery
- Kenya DPA 2019 compliant child accounts
- School-license dashboard
📬 Get Notified When New Features Drop
Family tier, voice input, and the WhatsApp version are coming. Drop your email and we'll tell you the day each goes live — plus first-week discounts for existing Premium subscribers.