Ticha is a real-time AI voice companion that teaches children to speak Swahili ↔ English — no reading, no typing, just conversation.
🔒 No data sold · ♿ Fully accessible · 🌍 Built for Africa
Simba
Lion
Tatu = 3
Number
Nyekundu
Red
Learning topics
Animals
Wanyama
Colors
Rangi
Numbers
Nambari
Free Talk
Ongea
Built for the way African children actually learn
Voice-First Learning
No reading or typing — just speak naturally. Perfect for young children.
Show & Tell with Camera
Show Ticha objects, she names them in both languages instantly.
African Roots
Authentic East African pronunciation, culture, and warmth — built for us.
Fully Accessible
High-contrast, large text, slow speech, and visual mode for every child.
Gamified & Fun
Stars, streaks, and level titles keep children coming back every day.
Parent Dashboard
Track progress, session history, and vocabulary growth in one place.
Anyone who feels the distance of a language barrier.
African children
Learning English through play — no textbooks needed.
Diaspora kids
Reconnecting with Swahili while living abroad.
Swahili learners
Gateway to 200M+ Swahili speakers worldwide.
Children with disabilities
Visual mode, slow speech, high contrast — no child excluded.
“My daughter forgot most of her Swahili after we moved to London. Two weeks with Ticha and she's speaking confidently again!”
Amina K.
Parent, Nairobi
“The camera feature is genius — children love showing Ticha objects and hearing the word in both languages.”
James O.
Teacher, Dar es Salaam
“Finally an app that speaks to our children the way we do — warm, patient, and full of African joy.”
Fatuma M.
Parent, Minnesota
Free to start. No credit card. No reading required.