Amara
Story seeker
Amara turns every new idea into a story. She loves picture puzzles, friendly characters and finding the next clue.
Meet the ExplorersYiga Junior · ages 5–17
Where curiosity
learns to code.
Trusted by parents and teachers across Africa. Games, stories and real coding for ages 5–17 — on any phone.
How can Yiga Junior make your child’s day better?
Four friends · four age bands
Meet your child’s
learning friends.
Kato
Curious builder
Kato carries tools for every idea. He learns by testing, fixing and showing friends how his newest creation works.
Meet the Builders
Zawadi
Creative coder
Zawadi mixes code, music and bold ideas. She enjoys spotting patterns and making digital projects feel unmistakably hers.
Meet the Creators
Jabari
Young inventor
Jabari starts with a real problem and prototypes a practical answer. He asks thoughtful questions about how technology should help people.
Meet the InnovatorsPrograms by age
The right challenge
at every age.
Explorers · ages 5-7
Explorers
Animated stories, picture-block puzzles and healthy digital habits
Course list is being refreshed.
Builders · ages 8-10
Builders
Playable games, loops, sprites and simple web creations
Course list is being refreshed.
Creators · ages 11-13
Creators
Python programs, web pages, data stories and robotics challenges
Course list is being refreshed.
Innovators · ages 14-17
Innovators
Apps, JavaScript, responsible AI and connected-device prototypes
Course list is being refreshed.
Inside Yiga Junior
The world built
to nurture growth.
A clear next step, every time.
Short quests combine a lesson, a challenge and something your child can proudly show.
Explore questsToday’s quest
1Watch the story
2Solve the puzzle
3Build your ending
Eight playful challenges
Games that
teach.
Robot Run
Ages 5-7, 8-10Program the robot through the maze with steps and loops.
Sequencing · Loops · Problem solving
Playable now
Bug Hunt
Ages 8-10, 11-13, 14-17Find the broken line and fix it before the timer runs out.
Debugging · Reading code · Attention to detail
Playable now
Type Race
Ages 8-10, 11-13, 14-17Type fast and accurately.
Typing · Accuracy
Playable now
Number Ninja
Ages 5-7, 8-10, 11-13Mental maths and logic sprints.
Mental maths · Logic
Playable now
Pattern Pop
Ages 5-7, 8-10Spot the pattern and sort it.
Patterns · Sorting
Playable now
Data Detective
Ages 11-13, 14-17Read the chart and crack the case.
Data reading · Reasoning
Playable now
AI or Not?
Ages 11-13, 14-17Spot AI-made pictures and text.
AI literacy · Safety
Playable now
Word Builder
Ages 5-7, 8-10Words in English, Luganda and Swahili.
Vocabulary · Language
Playable nowParents and teachers
Every story starts
with someone who cares.
“The weekly update gives me enough to encourage Amara without hovering over every lesson.”
Lydia N.
Parent, Kampala
“The class view makes progress visible, while every learner still gets a challenge at the right level.”
Mr Kamau
Primary teacher, Nairobi
Growing with our community
Trusted by parents, schools and educators.
Partner schoolsParent communitiesTeacher networksLearning clubs
Partner names will appear here as school programmes are formally announced.
Safety by design · low-data access
Safe, private,
built with care.
No strangers
No open messaging or public profiles. Family and class spaces stay scoped to the people responsible for the child.
No ads
Children never see behavioural advertising, sponsored lessons or prompts designed to keep them scrolling.
Parent controls
Guardians manage consent, daily time limits and WhatsApp updates, and can review recent learning activity.
Low-data by default
Lightweight pages, downloaded activities and progress syncing help learning continue through patchy connections.
Guides for grown-ups
Learn with
your child.
Digital wellbeing · 5 min
A practical screen-time rhythm for learning days
Use clear purpose, short sessions and an offline follow-up so screen time ends with a conversation or creation.
Read guideLearning together · 6 min
How to support a first coding project without taking over
Ask questions, celebrate experiments and let your child explain the parts that surprised them.
Read guideAI safety · 7 min
Five questions families can ask about AI
A simple guide to sources, privacy, fairness, mistakes and when a person should make the final decision.
Read guideQuestions?
We love those.
Start with a free placement activity
Give your child
a head start.
Find the right age band, try the first quests and decide together what to build next.