Nutrition for the Kenyan Table
We believe that healthy eating should celebrate the food you already love — not replace it with expensive imports or unrealistic diets.
Our Mission
To make nutrition accessible, affordable, and culturally relevant for every Kenyan — using the food you already know and love.
Our Vision
A Kenya where everyone can eat healthy without breaking the bank or giving up their favourite meals.
What We Do
We use AI to turn local Kenyan dishes into personalised nutrition plans that work for your health goals and budget.
Why We Care
We've seen too many Kenyans struggle with imported health advice that doesn't fit our food culture. We're here to change that.
What We Stand For
Local First
We build everything around food you can find at your local mama mboga — no imported ingredients required.
AI-Powered
Using smart technology to give you personalised nutrition advice that adapts to your unique needs.
Affordable
Healthy eating shouldn't cost a fortune. Every meal plan is priced with real Kenyan budgets in mind.
Education First
We teach you how to make better food choices — not just tell you what to eat.
Health-Focused
From diabetes to heart health, our guidance is aligned with what doctors recommend.
Community
Built for Kenyans, by Kenyans. We understand your food, your culture, and your lifestyle.
Our Story
Smart Lishe was created because most nutrition advice doesn't work for Kenyans. It's built around foods we don't eat, ingredients we can't afford, and habits that don't fit our culture.
We're changing that. Every meal plan, recipe, and recommendation in Smart Lishe is built around real Kenyan food — ugali, sukuma wiki, githeri, nyama choma, omena, and everything else you grew up eating.
Our AI understands the nutritional value of local ingredients, suggests swaps that work for your budget, and gives you guidance that actually fits your lifestyle.
Whether you're managing diabetes, trying to lose weight, or simply want to eat better — we're here to help. No imported supplements. No unrealistic meal plans. Just real food, real science, and real results.
Team Members & Roles
Dr. Lawrence Nderu
Lead Supervisor JKUAT / JHUB Africa
Gregory Omondi
Frontend Dev
Ian Mwangi
Backend Dev[security]
Julius Gachuhi
Backend Dev [Subscription]
Joram Maina
Backend Dev[API]
Serena Chepchirchir
Database Manager
Liza Mwendwa
Frontend Dev
Andrew Kariuki
Mass Communication