everything you need to know about Uhuru

ok so let me introduce myself properly. I'm Uhuru — and no, I'm not just another AI chatbot. I'm an entire workspace. Chat, documents, files, email, code, images, health, meetings, projects — all under one roof. Built from the ground up in Africa.

the name means "freedom" in Swahili, and that's the whole vibe. Freedom to create, to build, to work — without switching between 10 different apps or paying Silicon Valley prices.

here's what you're working with:

• Think — AI chat with multiple models, image generation, custom agents, and health AI
• Work — Documents, spreadsheets, code editor, project management, and meetings
• Store — Cloud storage, file sharing, website hosting, and API access

every single one of these is built into the platform. no third-party duct tape. no "integrations" that break every other week. just one login, one workspace, everything connected.

and yeah — I remember things. Your preferences, your writing style, your context. The more we work together, the better I get at helping you specifically. Not in a creepy way though. You control what I remember and can wipe it anytime.

ready to get into it? start with the Quick Start below, or jump to whatever catches your eye in the sidebar. I'll be here.

Step 1: Sign up — Create your account. It's free and takes 30 seconds. No credit card needed.

Step 2: Say hi — Open the chat and type your first message. Ask me anything — a question, a writing task, an analysis. I'll handle it.

Step 3: Explore — Check out the sidebar. Try creating a document in U Docs, upload a file to U Cloud, or generate an image. Each tool works on its own AND connects with the others.

Step 4: Make it yours — Create a custom AI agent with your own instructions, set up your @afri.cloud email, or start a project in U Projects.

that's literally it. you're in.

pro tip: the free tier gives you 50 AI messages, 1 GB storage, and 2 image generations per month. That's enough to genuinely explore everything before you decide if you want more.

ok so here's the thing — most AI chatbots out there? They're basically one brain pretending to know everything. Uhuru Chat is different because we actually give you multiple brains and let you pick the right one for the job.

The Models

• U4.0 Agent — this is the main flagship model. Need to brainstorm, write an email, explain something, reason through a decision, work with files, or use agentic tools? Start here.
• U3.0 Forge — the creative version. When you need copy that slaps, stories that hit different, or content with actual personality. Same intelligence, different energy.
• Polymath — now this one is for when you need to go DEEP. Research papers. Multi-part analysis. Strategy documents. Polymath doesn't just answer questions — it thinks through problems step by step. It's like giving your AI a double espresso and a whiteboard.
• U3.1 — the reasoning specialist. Logic puzzles, math, coding problems, anything that needs careful step-by-step thinking. U3.1 Lite is the faster version for when you need quick reasoning without the wait.

"But which one do I use?"

Honestly? Start with U4.0 Agent for everything. You'll naturally feel when you need more. If you're writing a 20-page business plan, switch to Polymath. If you're debugging code and need careful logic, U3.1.

File Uploads

Drop a PDF, an image, a spreadsheet — Uhuru will read it and talk about it. Need a summary of a 50-page report? Upload it and ask. Want to know what's in a photo? Upload and ask. It's that simple.

The system auto-detects when your chat output should become a file (like when it generates a full report or spreadsheet) and offers to save it to your U Cloud. lowkey one of the most useful features nobody talks about.

Message Limits (being real with you)

Every tier gets a pool of messages per month. U4.0 Agent, U3.0, and legacy U3.5 share one pool; Polymath and U3.1 share another.

And here's the clutch part — if you run out of reasoning messages, the system quietly switches you to U4 so you're never just... stuck. We don't believe in hitting a wall and seeing a paywall. You might see a proverb though.

"The storyteller has shared many stories tonight. Even wisdom must rest before the next sunrise."

Pro Tips

1. U4 for chat and agentic work, Polymath for deep documents. Polymath is designed for long-form output. Using it for "what's the weather" is like driving a truck to the corner store.
2. Upload before you type. If you have a file you want to discuss, upload it first, then ask your question. Better context = better answers.
3. The auto-route safety net. Hit your Polymath limit? System automatically switches to U4. You keep chatting, no interruption.
4. Bookmark important conversations. You'll want to find that one perfect answer again later. Trust me.

imagine this: you need a graphic for your presentation, a profile picture concept, a product mockup, or just want to see what "a cyberpunk Nairobi skyline at sunset" looks like. You type it in. You get it back.

That's literally it. That's the feature.

Two Models, Two Vibes

• U2 Image — Fast and high quality. For when you need something NOW. Social media posts, quick concepts, mood boards. Think of it as the polaroid camera.
• U3 Image — High quality and detailed. Takes a bit longer but the output is noticeably better for anything you'd actually publish or print. This is the DSLR.

How Many?

Your monthly image count depends on your plan:

Every image auto-saves to your U Cloud, so you never lose anything. No more "where did I save that image I generated last Tuesday."

The Art of the Prompt

The difference between a mid image and an incredible one is 100% the prompt. Here's what I mean:

• Bad: "a dog"
• OK: "a golden retriever sitting on a beach"
• Good: "a golden retriever sitting on a white sand beach at golden hour, waves in the background, warm tones, photorealistic"

See the difference? The more context you give — lighting, style, mood, specific details — the better the output.

Pro Tips

1. Add a style keyword. "Watercolor," "photorealistic," "3D render," "minimalist illustration" — these change everything.
2. U2 for iteration, U3 for finals. Use U2 to test prompt variations quickly, then run the best one through U3 for the polished version.
3. Save your best prompts. When you find a prompt format that works, write it down. Prompt engineering is a skill fr.

you know how you're basically on WhatsApp all day? what if your AI assistant was right there too?

Chat with Uhuru directly on WhatsApp. Ask questions, share documents, get AI summaries — all without leaving the app you already have open.

What You Can Do

• Text chat — Uhuru intelligence, right in your WhatsApp
• Share documents — Send a PDF or image and get analysis back
• Audio messages — Send a voice note and get a text response (yes, it transcribes)
• Office documents — Share Word docs, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Image generation — Ask for an image and it'll send it right back

The Limits

WhatsApp has its own daily limits to keep things fair: - Free tier: 30 messages/day, 3 images/day - Rate limits reset every 24 hours - Sessions last up to 120 hours

How to Set Up

1. Save our WhatsApp number
2. Send "Hi" to start
3. That's it. You're chatting with Uhuru.

Pro Tips

1. Perfect for mobile. When you don't want to open the browser, WhatsApp is right there.
2. Document summaries. Share a long document and just ask "summarize this" — works really well.
3. Import to main platform. Your WhatsApp chats can be synced to the main Uhuru platform so everything stays in one place.

ok this is where it gets really fun.

Custom agents let you create AI assistants with their own personality, instructions, and specialization. A legal agent that knows your firm's style. A marketing agent that writes in your brand voice. A study buddy that explains things the way you actually understand them.

How It Works

1. Name it — Give your agent a name and an icon
2. Instruct it — Write custom instructions for how it should behave, what it knows, what tone to use
3. Use it — Chat with your custom agent just like you chat with me

Under the hood, every custom agent uses the same agentic tools — file management, document creation, storage access, share links. The difference is YOUR instructions shape its personality and expertise.

How Many Can You Make?

Use Cases

• Business: A client-facing agent that answers questions about your services
• Education: A tutor agent specialized in your subject area
• Content: A social media agent that writes in your brand voice
• Personal: A journal agent, a recipe agent, a workout planner

Pro Tips

1. Be specific with instructions. "You are a marketing assistant" < "You are a social media content strategist for a Gen Z fashion brand. You write punchy, emoji-light captions and prioritize Instagram Reels hooks."
2. Give it context. The more you tell your agent about your brand/style/needs, the better it performs.
3. Use agents for repetitive tasks. Keep your main chat for exploration and agents for the stuff you do every day.

U Docs is a full document editor with AI as your co-author. Reports, proposals, guides, memos, policies — the AI writes drafts, you make them yours.

What You Get

• Rich text editor — Full formatting toolbar, headings, lists, tables, images
• AI-assisted writing — Use Polymath to generate entire documents from a description
• Document types — Reports, analyses, plans, policies, memos, strategies, proposals, guides
• Export to PDF — One click to get a shareable PDF
• Cloud save — Everything saves to U Cloud automatically
• Share via link — Share with anyone, even if they don't have a Uhuru account

The AI Writing Flow

Here's the move:

1. Open Chat and switch to Polymath
2. Describe what you need: "Write a 10-page business strategy for a fintech startup in East Africa"
3. Polymath generates the full document with proper structure
4. Open it in U Docs to polish, edit, and customize
5. Export or share

The AI understands document types — telling it "write a policy" vs "write a memo" gives very different structures, formatting, and tone. It's not just generating text. It's generating documents.

Pro Tips

1. Chat → Docs pipeline. Use Polymath for the heavy lifting, U Docs for the final polish.
2. Templates matter. Pick the right document type when generating — it shapes the entire output.
3. Share via link. External stakeholders don't need Uhuru accounts to view shared documents.

upload, organize, and share files — documents, images, anything. Your storage is a unified pool that covers everything: U Storage files, U Docs documents, and U Hosting sites.

Storage by Tier

Key Features

• Folder organization — Create folders, move files, keep things tidy
• In-browser preview — View images, PDFs, and documents without downloading
• File sharing — Generate share links for any file or folder
• Folder sharing — Share entire folders with collaborators
• Search — Find any file by name or type
• Multi-format support — Documents, images, audio, video, archives

Important: Unified Storage Pool

Your storage quota is shared across: - U Storage — Your file uploads - U Docs — Documents you create - U Hosting — Websites you deploy

This means if you use 15 GB on files and 5 GB on hosted sites, that's 20 GB total against your limit. Plan accordingly.

Pro Tips

1. Organize by project, not file type. "Q1 Campaign" > "Images folder" when you're trying to find things later.
2. Preview before download. Most formats preview in-browser — save yourself the clicks.
3. Share links are powerful. Anyone with the link can access the file, no account needed.

tell Uhuru what you want to build and get working code back. From a landing page to a Python script, U Code generates and explains code for any skill level.

What You Can Do

• Generate code — Describe what you want, get working code
• Debug — Paste your broken code, get it fixed with explanations
• Learn — Ask for code explanations at your level
• Multi-language — JavaScript, Python, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and more
• Deploy — Combine with U Hosting to go from prompt to live site

The Dream Combo: U Code + U Hosting

1. Describe a website in U Code
2. Get the generated code
3. Deploy it to U Hosting
4. Your site is live. From idea to URL in minutes.

Pro Tips

1. Be specific about the stack. "Build a React landing page" > "build a website"
2. Ask for explanations. If you're learning, say "explain each part" — it's a better tutor than most Stack Overflow answers.
3. Iterate. First generation might not be perfect. Say "now add a dark mode toggle" or "make the header sticky."

create projects, break them into tasks, set deadlines, tag priorities. Whether it's a semester's worth of assignments or a product launch — U Projects keeps everything visible and on track.

Features

• Projects — Group related tasks together
• Tasks — Title, description, status, priority, due date
• Tags & Labels — Organize however makes sense to you
• Quick-add — Fast task creation for capturing ideas on the fly
• Team collaboration — Invite members, assign tasks
• Progress tracking — See what's done, what's in progress, what's overdue

Pro Tips

1. Use tags consistently. Future you will thank present you when you can filter by "urgent" or "week-3."
2. Quick-add is your friend. Don't let ideas escape — capture them fast, organize later.
3. Invite your team. Shared visibility means nobody drops the ball.

here's what makes Uhuru different from most AI tools — I actually remember things about you. Not in a creepy surveillance way. In a "oh right, you prefer bullet points over paragraphs" kind of way.

How It Works

• Fact extraction — Every few messages, I note useful facts about your preferences and context
• Conversation summaries — Longer chats get summarized so I can reference them later
• Context injection — When you start a new chat, relevant memories are loaded so I'm not starting from zero

What I Might Remember

• Your writing style preferences
• Your profession or area of study
• Recurring topics or projects
• How you like information formatted
• Important context you've shared

Privacy First — Always

• You control everything. View what's stored, delete selectively, or wipe everything
• No sharing. Your memory data is yours alone
• Opt out. You can disable memory entirely if you prefer

Pro Tips

1. Check your memories periodically. See what I've picked up — you might be surprised.
2. Memory + Agents = magic. Custom agents with memory learn your specific workflow over time.
3. If responses feel off, try clearing memory. Fresh start can help.

Health AI gives you personalized health information, helps you understand medical topics, and lets you manage health files — all with extra privacy protections.

What You Can Do

• Ask health questions — Get evidence-based information about symptoms, conditions, medications
• Analyze documents — Upload lab results or medical reports for AI-assisted understanding
• Image analysis — Share photos of skin conditions, wounds, or other visual health concerns
• Manage health files — Organized folders for lab results, prescriptions, imaging, insurance, vaccinations
• Triage guidance — Get risk assessments with recommended next steps

The Important Disclaimer

Health AI is not a replacement for professional medical care. It provides information and guidance, but always follow up with a real healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment decisions. I'll actually remind you of this — because your health is too important for shortcuts.

Health Data Privacy

Your health data gets extra protection: - Separate from your general files - Dedicated health agent with medical ethics guardrails - Risk isolation from general chat - You decide who sees what

Pro Tips

1. Upload lab results for context. The AI can help explain what numbers mean and what's in/out of normal range.
2. Always follow up with a professional. Use Health AI to prepare better questions for your doctor, not to replace the visit.

get your own [email protected] email address. Professional, unique, and powered by AI that sorts your inbox so you don't have to.

Features

• @afri.cloud address — Stand out. This isn't another @gmail clone.
• AI classification — Incoming emails automatically categorized by priority, topic, and spam detection
• Email threading — Conversations grouped properly
• Custom signatures — Set up your professional signature
• Unsubscribe management — Clean up your inbox aggressively

Username Rules

Pick your handle: 3-30 characters, letters, numbers, dots, and hyphens. Keep it professional or keep it fun — your call.

Pro Tips

1. Set up your signature first. It's the small professional touch that makes a difference.
2. Let AI handle classification. It gets better the more you use it.
3. The @afri.cloud domain is a flex. Own it.

video meetings and scheduling built right into the platform. No switching apps, no "can you send me the link," no downloading another meeting app.

What You Get

• Video calls — Built on Jitsi for reliable, secure video
• Scheduling — Set up meetings with date, time, and invites
• Notes — Meeting notes that connect to your U Projects
• Team integration — Works with your existing Uhuru team

Pro Tips

1. Link meetings to projects. Meeting outcomes → tasks in U Projects. That's how things actually get done.
2. No extra downloads. Everything runs in the browser.

deploy websites in minutes. The free tier gets you a site. Plus gets you 25 sites with custom domains. No server configuration, no Docker files, no tears.

Hosting Limits by Tier

Features

• One-click deploy — Upload your files, hit deploy, done
• Deployment history — Roll back if something breaks (3 kept on free, up to 50 on Plus)
• Custom domains — Point your own domain to your Uhuru-hosted site
• Site analytics — See who's visiting and what they're looking at
• Shared storage — Sites use your unified U Cloud storage pool

The U Code → U Hosting Pipeline

This is the dream workflow: 1. Describe your site in U Code 2. Generate the code 3. Deploy to U Hosting 4. Add a custom domain 5. You're live. From prompt to published.

Pro Tips

1. Start with free. 25 MB and 100 files is enough for a portfolio or landing page.
2. Deployment rollback is your safety net. Ship fast, roll back if needed.
3. Custom domains make it professional. Even one domain on Essential tier changes the game.

not everything needs to be a chat conversation. Some things need dedicated tools. That's U Tools.

Available Tools

• Livestock Weigher — Take a photo of an animal, get a weight estimate. Seriously. AI-powered weight estimation using computer vision. Built for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers.
• Livestock Counter — Count animals in images. Field photos, pen counts, aerial views.
• Document Converter — Convert between file formats: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, text, markdown. Upload in one format, download in another.

Why These Specific Tools?

Because they solve real problems that real people actually have. The livestock tools serve agricultural communities across Africa where accurate weighing equipment isn't always available. The document converter handles the format juggling that everyone deals with.

More tools are coming. Each one built because someone actually needed it.

Pro Tips

1. Livestock tools work best with clear photos. Good lighting, full body visible, plain background if possible.
2. Document converter handles batch files. Don't convert one at a time if you have a stack.

ok so this one's a bit more serious — but it's powerful.

Uhuru Data Backbone is enterprise-grade data management for organizations. Originally built for legal firms, but works for any business that needs structured data, team roles, and audit trails.

Core Features

• Organizations — Create your org, set up your team structure
• Matters/Cases — Track cases, projects, or client work with full metadata
• Team Roles — Admin, partner, associate, paralegal, client — each with different access levels
• Time & Expense Tracking — Billable hours and expense entries with auto-calculations
• Invoice Generation — Generate invoices with integrity hashing (SHA-256)
• Audit Trail — Every action logged with IP, user-agent, and metadata. Full accountability.
• Invite System — Onboard team members via email invites with role assignment

Role Hierarchy

Admin > Partner > Associate > Paralegal > Client

Each level sees and can do different things. Admins see everything. Clients see only their own matters. Partners manage their team's work. Clean, predictable access control.

Pro Tips

1. Set up your org first, then invite team members. Get the structure right before onboarding people.
2. Use matters to separate work. Each client or project gets its own matter with its own documents, time entries, and expenses.
3. The audit trail is automatic. Every action is logged. You don't need to set it up — it just works.

ok let's talk money because I know that's what you scrolled here for. no judgment.

Free — "The Taste Test"

$0. Nothing. Nada.

• 50 AI messages/month (U4 + U3.0 + legacy U3.5)
• 5 reasoning messages (Polymath/U3.1)
• 1 GB storage
• 2 AI images
• 10 GB download bandwidth

Is it limited? Yeah. Is it enough to actually USE Uhuru and see if it works for you? Absolutely. This isn't a demo where everything is locked behind a paywall.

Essential — "The Daily Driver" ($3/mo)

For three dollars a month — less than a coffee — you get:

• 1,200 messages/month (that's 40/day)
• 50 reasoning messages
• 20 GB storage
• 5 AI images
• Unlimited U Docs
• 10 custom AI agents

In Botswana that's P45. In South Africa, R60. We priced this for real people.

Pro — "The Power Move" ($7/mo)

Everything in Essential, but more:

• 2,100 standard messages
• 150 reasoning messages (triple Essential)
• 80 GB storage
• 10 AI images
• API access
• 25 custom agents

Pro is for people who have made AI a core part of their workflow.

SME Teams — "The Squad" ($18/mo)

$18 for up to 5 people. That's $3.60 per person.

• 3,000 shared messages
• 200 reasoning messages
• 150 GB shared storage
• Shared U Docs and U Projects
• 10 custom agents

Plus — "The Full Experience" ($14/mo)

The ceiling. Everything unlocked:

• 3,600 standard messages
• 300 reasoning messages
• 150 GB storage
• 20 AI images
• U Code and U Hosting
• 1 GB file uploads
• Up to 10 team seats

Which One Should You Pick?

• Just curious? Free.
• Using AI a few times a week? Essential.
• AI is part of your job? Pro.
• Running a small team? Teams.
• You want everything? Plus.

Pro Tips

1. Start with Free, upgrade when you feel the limits. Don't guess — actually use it and see.
2. Essential is the sweet spot for most people. $3/mo for 1,200 messages is hard to beat anywhere.
3. Teams is per-team, not per-person. 5 seats for $18 total. Do the math and smile.
4. Local currency pricing. If you're in Botswana or South Africa, prices auto-convert. P45 or R60 for Essential.