Qhala
A Nairobi-based digital transformation firm helping African governments, corporates, and NGOs adopt AI and emerging technologies through research-driven, locally grounded solutions.
To harness technology to improve millions of lives across Africa. Qhala provides bespoke, research-driven digital transformation services rather than off-the-shelf products, helping governments, corporates, and NGOs adopt AI, cloud, and data-driven strategies that reflect local context and advance African-led innovation and digital sovereignty.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Digital transformation and innovation
AI strategy, literacy, and policy
Data-driven solutions for the public sector
AI infrastructure and compute (Qubit Hub)
Corporate-startup innovation (iHelix)
Digital ethics, governance, and sovereignty
AI Impact Areas
Key Priorities
Advance African-led, research-driven digital transformation
Expand AI infrastructure, talent, and community through Qubit Hub
Strengthen AI literacy, ethics, and policy across the continent
Promote digital sovereignty and locally relevant AI solutions
2020: Led the development of Kenya's COVID-19 modelling dashboard with the Ministry of Health and the University of Nairobi, informing national pandemic response
2020: Founded in Nairobi by Dr. Shikoh Gitau to deliver research-driven, locally grounded digital transformation
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