About Usiku Games
Africa's Leading Impact Gaming Studio
We create innovative games and AI solutions that educate, engage, and empower communities, driving measurable social impact across Africa and beyond.
Our Story
Founded in Nairobi, Kenya, Usiku Games develops games and AI solutions that educate, engage, and empower communities. From our base at the Nairobi Game Development Centre, we collaborate with global partners including the Gates Foundation, Harvard Medical School, Microsoft, and GIZ to create tools and experiences that deliver measurable social impact.
Beyond our projects, we operate the Nairobi Game Development Centre and co-founded the Pan Africa Gaming Group (PAGG), building Africa's game development ecosystem through mentorship, collaboration, and networks that support both current and next-generation developers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to harness the power of games and AI to create positive change across Africa and beyond, while supporting the growth of the continent's creative and technological talent.
Our Values
Impact First
We prioritize measurable outcomes over outputs, ensuring every project drives real-world social change.
Cultural Authenticity
We build from Africa, for the world. Our solutions are rooted in local context and cultural relevance, drawing on our deep understanding of African communities and markets.
Innovation
We explore the full potential of games and AI, pushing boundaries and pioneering new approaches to old problems from gamified psychometrics to AI-powered clinical verification systems.
Collaboration
We believe the best solutions emerge from true partnership. We co-create with our clients, communities, and ecosystems to develop solutions that truly serve their users.
Our Team
Jay Shapiro
CEO
Jake Manion
Creative Director
Arnold Mwanjila
Head Writer
Samm Kigo
Strategy Lead
Denis Odera
Producer
Wes Kanyeria
Producer
Building the Ecosystem
Through the Nairobi Game Development Centre (NGDC) and the Pan Africa Gaming Group (PAGG), Usiku Games supports developers and studios across 50+ African countries, creating networks, opportunities, and mentorship that strengthen Africa's game development community.