The studio
Two founders, one integrated studio, one mission: technology that understands people. We build in Nairobi and partner with clients around the world.
Who we are
Norah Labs is an AI and full-stack engineering studio based in Nairobi, Kenya, that builds production AI agents, web and mobile platforms and cloud infrastructure, with in-house design and communications. The studio was founded in 2021 by John Alexander Kamau.
The name "Norah" is inspired by the Menorah, a symbol of light and illumination. Just as light brings clarity to darkness, we aim to bring clarity to the place where technology meets people.
Technology should clarify human experience, not complicate it. Every system we architect and every interface we design is in service of that.
AI and full-stack engineering is the core of what we do. Design, motion and communications sit inside the same team and inform the work from day one.
Founded by John Alexander Kamau · Nairobi, Kenya · 2021
The team
Founder
Engineer, designer, media producer, and communications strategist. He leads product, design, and AI across the studio — building software with the eye of a creative director.
Co-Founder
A full-stack developer and DevOps specialist focused on scalable, reliable systems. Amariah combines AI/ML engineering with infrastructure automation, ensuring applications perform flawlessly from development to production.
By design
Most studios are strong in one discipline. We were set up to be strong in several, together.
We don't just build what's possible. We build what people actually need, combining engineering excellence with an understanding of behavior.
From AI models to deployment pipelines to user interfaces, we handle the full stack. No handoffs, no miscommunication.
We think like founders and execute like engineers, whether it's a startup MVP or an enterprise transformation.
FAQ
Norah Labs is an AI and full-stack engineering studio based in Nairobi, Kenya. We build production AI agents, web and mobile platforms and cloud infrastructure, with design, motion and communications handled by the same team. The studio was founded in 2021 by John Alexander Kamau.
Norah Labs was founded by John Alexander Kamau, an engineer, designer and communications strategist who leads product, design and AI. Amariah Abishai is co-founder, a full-stack developer and DevOps specialist focused on scalable, reliable systems.
We are based in Nairobi, Kenya, and partner with clients globally, from startups and technical founders to growing companies and organizations modernizing their systems.
Tabibu Health, an AI health companion for Africa giving evidence-based answers in English and Swahili; Atlarix, a local-first, approval-gated agent workstation that won the Amazon Nova AI Hackathon and is used by 77 developers across 12 countries; and Teleios Connect, a church media app with offline access. TradeEdge / MerchIQ and a smart hotel access system are in progress.
Yes. Norah Labs is registered with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in Kenya. To confirm our registration certificate, contact us.
Nairobi → Global
We're proudly based in Nairobi, a hub of innovation in East Africa, and partner with clients globally, bringing world-class engineering to ambitious organizations everywhere.
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