Umbi Labs

Umbi Labs We are a social enterprise designing and building assistive technology tools for children and adults facing speech and developmental challenges.

Our mission is to empower individuals through innovative tools that enhance their daily living.

Some parents wait for a first word.Others celebrate a first sound, a first sign, or the first time their child tries to ...
12/03/2026

Some parents wait for a first word.
Others celebrate a first sound, a first sign, or the first time their child tries to communicate.

Every child’s communication journey is different.
And sometimes the smallest moments carry the biggest victories.

A new sound.
A new gesture.
A new attempt.

These moments deserve to be seen.
They deserve to be celebrated.
And most importantly— you shouldn’t have to navigate them alone.

SoinsAvec is designed to support communication journeys like these — for children learning to speak, and for those who may need a little extra support to express themselves.

A place for stories, support, small wins, and hopeful breakthroughs.

Because every voice matters. And every step forward counts. 💛

If you're a parent, caregiver, therapist, or educator supporting a child’s communication journey, this space is for you.

Tell us:
What’s a small communication win you’ve celebrated recently?

And if this resonates with you, follow along as we share stories, tips, and tools that celebrate every small word.



Our favorite part of the equation? Co-creating solutions with our users!We had the privilege of participating in a four-...
10/03/2026

Our favorite part of the equation? Co-creating solutions with our users!

We had the privilege of participating in a four-day Makerthon focused entirely on building assistive tech hardware. At Umbi, one of our core focus areas is hardware-based devices that help with speech and language impairments— specifically designed for low-resource settings. This Makerthon was the perfect springboard for that mission!

A huge thank you to the incredible organizers , , and — for the invite and for giving us such an unforgettable experience!

We’re beyond excited, totally energized, and ready to break the boundaries of what’s possible in assistive tech... and who knows, maybe a couple of laws of physics while we’re at it! 😄

05/03/2026

Celebrating over 50 reactions on one of our posts last week! Thanks everyone for the engagement! 🎉

26/02/2026

A sneak peek into our experience during the ATS week.

Still riding on a high from this year's Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi. It was an incredible experience that brought toge...
26/02/2026

Still riding on a high from this year's Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi. It was an incredible experience that brought together change-makers from far and wide— all with a shared mission of making a positive change in our communities.

We also got to witness a historic moment: Center for Digital Language Inclusion made African Atypical Speech Dataset collection publicly available— a HUGE step forward in building more inclusive, accurate, and locally adapted ASR tech. Massive congratulations to CDLI team.

A huge thank you to Senses Hub () and CDLI, part of Global Disability Innovation Hub (), for the tireless efforts and for making this experience a reality.

Address

Nairobi

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

Website

https://linktr.ee/umbilabs

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