Akili Sawa is a tech-enabled mental health and wellness ecosystem built for Africa.
We combine AI support, human therapy, and low-cost mobile delivery channels to ensure that anyone can access reliable mental health care 24/7. This is regardless of device, income, or location.
Our approach integrates three layers:
AI Therapy & SMS Support – instant, confidential help in English & Swahili.
Licensed Human Therapists – for deeper sessions, crisis support, and follow-ups.
Insurance Integration – unlocking coverage and reducing out-of-pocket costs
Akili Sawa doubles as:
A therapy provider, and
An insurance agent technology provider (automated eligibility verification, provider lookup, and claims support).
We collaborate with insurers to unlock mental health benefits, increase uptake, and reduce fraud.
Join voices across Kenya in raising mental health awareness through music
A population-level mental health intervention focused on:
Children, youth, parents, teachers
County governments
Climate-vulnerable communities
Radio, music, school clubs, faith-based outreach
Partnerships with NGO based institutions and Diaspora based communities.
This is our mass-behavior-change wing.
By bridging technology, psychology, and public health, Akili Sawa aims to deliver:
Mental health access in all 47 counties by 2027
Continuous support during climate shocks, displacement, and crisis events
We exist to make mental health support instant, affordable, and stigma-free.
Counties reached
Wellness improvement rate
Sessions delivered
Communities touched
Every module is adapted for African realities; language, culture, lifestyle, and climate-related stress.
Our Evidence-Based Care
A practical, evidence-based approach that helps you understand your thoughts, change unhelpful patterns, and feel better in your daily life.
A skills-based approach that helps you manage intense emotions, build balance, and respond to stress with confidence.
A mindfulness-driven method that helps you accept what you cannot change, focus on what matters, and take actions that align with your values.
A compassionate, step-by-step support model for people in crisis. It is focused on safety, calming, and practical help in difficult moments.