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 1–12
- CBC aligned
- English & Kiswahili
- Offline revision
- From KSh 100/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 1–12
Past papers · KPSEA · KJSEA · KCSE
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
Revision past papers for KPSEA, KJSEA & KCSE — included from KSh 100/month
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, quizzes, and revision past papers for KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE — all following 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 |
| National exam past papers | ✓KPSEA, KJSEA & KCSE revision past papers included | Often sold separately |
| The teacher | ✓Helped too — less routine marking | No |
Pricing · Discounted season
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. This season, Kitabu starts from KSh 100/month per learner (list KSh 250), with Termly and Premium packages. Every student gets 1 month free trial. Free to start. No card needed. Pay with M-Pesa only when you're ready.
Monthly
List KSh 250 · discounted this season
KSh 100 / month
- A patient tutor, all subjects, Grades 1–12
- Revision past papers for KPSEA, KJSEA & KCSE — included
- 1 month free trial for all students
- Daily parent dashboard + Friday WhatsApp update
- Downloaded books & saved lessons for offline revision
- English & Kiswahili
Termly
List KSh 500 · discounted this season
KSh 250 / term
- Full tutor access for Grades 1–12
- KPSEA, KJSEA & KCSE past papers included
- 1 month free trial this season
- Pay once per school term with M-Pesa
- Parent weekly progress on WhatsApp
Premium Package
KSh 999 / term
- Premium support for Grades 1–12
- KPSEA, KJSEA & KCSE past papers included
- 1 month free trial this season
- Priority parent progress insights
- English & Kiswahili · 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.
Your child isn’t stuck with Bio-Chem-Maths: unusual Grade 10 combinations
Aviation, Marine, Power Mechanics, Media Tech — how to read the bundle, ask the school, and verify on the portal.
Grade 10 C1, C2, C3 schools explained: resources, catchment, not prestige
Sitting-room English for C1–C3 (and reports of C4): pathway fit beats the badge — verify MoE labels.
Should I let my child use ChatGPT for CBC homework? A Kenya parent's 2026 guide
ChatGPT is free, but it isn't built for CBC. Curriculum fit, safety, Friday progress, and M-Pesa prices.
AI tutor in Kenya (2026): the complete parent's guide
What a CBC AI tutor can and can't do, 7 things to demand, and the red flags to walk away from.
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 1–12 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.
How to help your child with CBC homework without doing it for them
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 — search “Kitabu AI” or open the Play listing. The App Store version is coming soon. Use package ai.kitabu.app (not older ghost listings).
Which learners is Kitabu built for?
Kenyan learners in Grades 1–12. Lessons follow the CBC syllabus, in English and Kiswahili. Revision past papers for KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE are included.
What is Kitabu AI (mwalimu wa nyumbani)?
Kitabu is a CBC private tutor on your child’s phone — a patient teacher that explains step by step, helps with homework and revision, and shows you progress before the report form. Parents often call it mwalimu wa nyumbani. More: /blog/what-is-kitabu-ai.
How much does Kitabu cost?
This discounted season: Monthly KSh 100 (list 250), Termly KSh 250 (list 500), Premium KSh 999/term. Every student gets a 1-month free trial. Pay with M-Pesa when you’re ready — no card needed to start.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. All students get 1 month free during this season. Start with the free sign-up and diagnostic; subscribe with M-Pesa only if it helps.
How do I pay?
With M-Pesa. Start free — no card. Pay per learner only when you’re ready. Cancel anytime from the account / support channels.
Are KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE past papers included?
Yes. Revision past papers for KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE are included in every subscription — including the discounted KSh 100/month plan. No separate add-on.
Does Kitabu replace teachers or school?
No. Kitabu is after-school support: a second, patient explanation at home. Teachers stay the teachers. Schools can run a free 30-day pilot — talk to us (schools CTA / WhatsApp).
Is Kitabu better than ChatGPT for CBC homework?
ChatGPT is a general chatbot. Kitabu is built for CBC — Kenyan examples, guided practice (not answer dumps), parent visibility, and M-Pesa pricing. Many families use ChatGPT for quick ideas and Kitabu for real CBC revision. Full compare: /blog/chatgpt-vs-cbc-ai-tutor-kenya.
Can Kitabu replace private tuition?
Often it can cover the “extra evening explanation” parents pay for — at a fraction of hourly tuition — especially for homework and revision. A human tutor still wins for motivation crises, special needs, or exam nerves that need a person in the room. Hybrid is common: Kitabu daily, human tutor when needed. See /blog/private-tuition-alternative-kenya.
How is Kitabu different from other study apps?
Most apps talk only to the student. Kitabu is built for the whole family: child tutor + parent dashboard + Friday WhatsApp progress, CBC strand by strand, English & Kiswahili, offline revision packs, and exam past papers included. Use a fair checklist before you pay any app: /blog/ai-tutor-kenya-parents-guide.
Is Kitabu safe for my child? What about data?
Kitabu is a guided, age-appropriate space for schoolwork — not random scrolling. We ask for parent consent for learners under 18, follow the Kenya Data Protection Act, and collect only what’s needed for learning. Details: /safety.
What do the Friday WhatsApp parent updates contain?
A simple weekly summary — e.g. what your child studied, where they struggled, and what’s improving (like “Mary moved from 42% to 68% on decimals”). It’s progress you can act on before the report form — not a chat dump of every message.
Does it work without internet / on a basic Android?
You can download books and saved lessons for offline revision. The live tutor needs a connection. Kitabu is built for Android phones families already own (shared family phones are fine with parent oversight). iOS coming soon.
My child is failing maths — can Kitabu help?
Often the issue is a missing foundation (e.g. fractions before algebra), not a “weak child.” Kitabu starts at their real level, explains step by step, and shows you the climb. Calm guide: /blog/child-failing-maths-kenya.
How do I help with CBC homework if I studied 8-4-4?
You don’t need to be a CBC expert. Ask how the teacher showed it, sit with them while Kitabu explains, and check the parent dashboard instead of doing the work for them. Guide: /blog/help-child-cbc-homework.
How do I know my child is really revising (not just on the phone)?
Look for focused time, questions asked, quizzes finished, and week-over-week progress — not “umesoma?” alone. Kitabu’s dashboard and Friday update make that visible. Guide: /blog/is-my-child-really-revising.
Does Kitabu help with KPSEA, KJSEA, and KCSE season?
Yes — revision past papers plus calm parent guides for Grade 6 KPSEA, Grade 9 KJSEA, and Form 4 KCSE. Start with the free diagnostic so revision targets real gaps, not panic hours. Explore the exam guides under /blog/ (KPSEA / KJSEA / KCSE posts).
Is Kitabu a good cheap alternative to holiday tuition?
Holiday tuition is expensive and often one-size-fits-all. Kitabu gives daily step-by-step revision from KSh 100/month this season, with a free trial month — useful for December/April/August holidays without burning out. See /blog/holiday-revision-kenya.
How do I start in 10 minutes?
1) Download from Google Play (ai.kitabu.app). 2) Sign up and take the short diagnostic. 3) Let your child learn; check your dashboard / Friday WhatsApp. 4) Pay with M-Pesa only if it’s working. Questions? WhatsApp +254 716 175 485 or +254 010 886 5757, or email [email protected].
Can schools get Kitabu for free?
Yes — schools can run a free 30-day pilot for students and teachers (after-school revision + a clearer picture of who needs help). Use the “Run a school?” CTA or WhatsApp us.
Is Kitabu AI the same as Kytabu?
No. Kitabu AI is kitabu.online — the CBC AI tutor app. Don’t confuse it with other similarly named education brands. Always check the Play package ai.kitabu.app and the site https://kitabu.online.
Your child's best term starts today.
Free to start · M-Pesa · Cancel anytime · English & Kiswahili