Part of the AbiliLife Learn Ecosystem
Making complex educational content accessible for every learner
Elimu AI is designed as the core learning micro-service for AbiliLife - an early-stage startup building Africa's first super-app for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
The AbiliLife Learn Module will empower:
- Students with learning disabilities
- Visual/hearing impaired learners
- Anyone who needs content simplified
- Schools serving diverse learning needs
Elimu AI is the killer product that makes AbiliLife Learn indispensable - transforming education accessibility across Kenya and beyond.
Upload a PDF or image -> Get simplified text + audio narration + visual aids + study tools
Perfect for:
- Textbooks & lecture notes → Easy-to-understand summaries
- Complex topics → Grade-appropriate explanations (CBC-aligned)
- Reading difficulties → Listen instead of reading
- Visual learners → Diagrams, infographics, timelines
- Exam prep → Interactive flashcards & quizzes
- PDF/Image Upload - Supports PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC (up to 50MB)
- AI Text Extraction - Gemini multimodal API with automatic OCR
- Smart Simplification - Grade-level targeting (6th-12th grade)
- Audio Narration - 100+ system voices, speed control (0.5x-2.0x)
- Visual Aids - Auto-generated diagrams, timelines, infographics
- Kenya CBC Aligned - 5 sample documents matching national curriculum
- Onboarding Flow - 3-screen intro for first-time users
- Splash Screen - Professional animated intro
- Display Theme - Full light/dark theme support
- Font Controls - 3 size options (Small/Medium/Large)
- Sample Documents - Try without uploading (Biology, Math, History, Chemistry, Geography)
- Recent History - Quick access to last 5 processed documents
- Processing Animation - Step-by-step progress feedback
- Interactive Flashcards - 3D flip animation, swipe navigation
- Multiple Choice Quizzes - Instant feedback, score tracking
- Key Takeaways - Auto-generated bullet point summaries
- Save/Share - Export to Files, Photos, Messages, WhatsApp
- Voice Filtering - Filter by language (English / Swahili)
- High Contrast Mode - Enhanced readability
- Adjustable Fonts - Real-time text scaling
- Persistent Settings - Preferences saved across sessions
- Screen Reader Support - Accessibility labels throughout
| Layer | Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | React Native + Expo SDK 54 | Cross-platform mobile framework |
| Language | TypeScript | Type safety & developer experience |
| AI/ML | Google Gemini Pro | Multimodal API (text, images, OCR) |
| Audio | Expo Speech | Device TTS (offline, 100+ voices) |
| State | React Context API | Theme, font size, language preferences |
| Storage | AsyncStorage | User settings, document history |
| Animation | React Native Reanimated | 3D flips, smooth transitions |
| Markdown | React Native Markdown Display | Rich text formatting |
| Sharing | Expo Sharing | System share sheet integration |
Why This Stack?
- Expo - Cross-platform with hot reload, no Xcode/Android Studio needed for development
- Gemini AI - Free tier (60 req/min), multimodal capabilities, OCR built-in
- Device TTS - Offline audio, zero API costs, 100+ voices
- TypeScript - Catch bugs before runtime, better IDE support
- Architecture Guide - System design, patterns, component structure
- Quick Reference - Common commands, APIs, troubleshooting
- Dependencies - Full package list with official documentation links
- Contributing Guide - How to contribute (Phase 5+)
- Phase 1: Gemini API Integration - Nov 2025
- Phase 2: PDF/Image Text Extraction - Dec 2-16, 2025
- Phase 3: Audio Playback (TTS) - Dec 16-18, 2025
- Phase 4: UI/UX Polish & Study Tools - Dec 19-26, 2025 ✅ CURRENT
- Phase 5: Roadmap & Next Features - Planned for Jan 2026
- Study Tools Guide - How to use flashcards & quizzes
- CBC Curriculum Alignment - Kenya education standards
- Modern UI with onboarding & dark mode
- Interactive study tools (flashcards, quizzes)
- Full accessibility support (font controls, voice filtering)
- Save/share functionality
- 80% feature completion (16/20 planned features)
- Personal notes feature (markdown support)
- Study streak tracking (gamification)
- Analytics integration (Firebase)
- App Store / Playstore preparation (screenshots, demo video)
- Accessibility audit (VoiceOver, TalkBack testing)
- Cloud sync across devices
- Collaborative study groups
- AI tutor chat assistant
- OCR camera scanning (live text extraction)
- Multi-language content support (Swahili, French)
- Teacher dashboard (track student progress)
- AbiliLife Learn Integration (super-app ecosystem)
Elimu AI will serve as the adaptive learning engine within the broader AbiliLife ecosystem:
AbiliLife Super App (Vision)
├── AbiliLife Mobility (Accessible Transport)
├── AbiliLife Care (Medical Support & Wellness)
├── AbiliLife Access (Assistive Devices)
├── AbiliLife Work (Employment & Income Generation)
└── AbiliLife Learn (Education & Skills) ⭐
├── Elimu AI (Content Accessibility) ← YOU ARE HERE
├── Course Library (Video lessons, tutorials)
├── Peer Tutoring (Connect with mentors)
└── Skill Certification (Verified credentials)
Integration Points:
- Shared user profiles & accessibility preferences
- Cross-module progress tracking
- Unified design system & navigation
- Social features (share notes, study groups)
- Gamification (badges, streaks, leaderboards)
Why Elimu AI is the Killer Feature:
- First-to-market in accessible education tech in Kenya
- Solves real pain points for PWDs in education
- Scalable across all AbiliLife Learn content
- Creates network effects (students share simplified content)
- Development Time: 2 month (November 2025 - January 2026)
- Total Commits: 40+ feature commits
- Lines of Code: 10,000+ (app + AI pipeline + docs)
- Components: 15 reusable UI components
- Test Coverage: Manual testing complete, unit tests planned (Phase 5)
- Status: ✅ Production-ready core features
This is currently a solo project as part of the AbiliLife startup journey. Contributions welcome after Phase 5!
Want to help?
- Report bugs via GitHub Issues
- Suggest features or improvements
- Improve documentation (translations, tutorials)
- Add support for your language (Swahili, French, Arabic planned)
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines (coming in Phase 5).
MIT License - See LICENSE for details.
TLDR: Free to use, modify, and distribute. Attribution appreciated but not required.
- Google Gemini API - AI-powered multimodal content processing
- Expo Team - Amazing React Native framework with great DX
- React Native Community - Excellent open-source libraries
- Kenya CBC - Curriculum alignment guidance for educational content
- AbiliLife Community - Early testers and feedback providers
Project: Elimu AI
Parent Company: AbiliLife (Early-Stage Startup)
GitHub: @Eli-Keli
AbiliLife Repo: github.com/AbiliLife/AbiliLife-frontend
Built with ❤️ for accessible education in Africa
Logo and branding assets coming in Phase 5. See docs/LOGO_PROMPTS.md for design concepts.
Brand Colors:
- Primary:
#5B47ED(Education Purple) - Accent:
#FF6B9D(Warm Pink) - Success:
#4CAF50(Green) - Background:
#F8F9FE(Soft Blue)
Making education accessible, one document at a time.