Good conversations.
Great neighbours.

Chat with your neighbours, join the groups around you and find places nearby, in English or Kiswahili.

You choose who can find you.
Availability stays off until you turn it on.

Jirani, a smiling meerkat wearing a teal jacket and holding a phone
Karibu!
JiraniChat
The neighbourhoodA place to belong
A LITTLE HELLO GOES A LONG WAY
AminaAnyone up for a weekend catch-up? ☀️
Count me in! I’ll bring the stories. 😊10:42 ✓✓
JumaNow that’s a plan. See you there!
Say something lovely…
A NEW WAY TO SAY
Hello.Habari.Karibu.Let’s talk.
CONNECTION, WITHOUT THE COMPLICATION

Your people.
Your kind of conversation.

Chat, groups and places, all in one app.

01 / ONE TO ONE

Chat with
a neighbour.

Send messages and photos to people who choose to be available. Block or report anyone.

02 / GROUPS

Join your
area’s group.

Chat, announcements and photos for the place you live, or start a group of your own.

03 / NEAR YOU

Find what’s
around you.

Explore shops, clinics and other places nearby, or ask Jirani, our assistant, for help.

A FEW FRIENDLY ANSWERS

Glad you asked.

A little more about JiraniChat.

What is JiraniChat?

A chat app for neighbours and local groups. Chat one-to-one or in groups, share photos, find places near you and ask Jirani for help.

What does “Jirani” mean?

“Jirani” means “neighbour” in Swahili. The name reflects a simple idea: conversations can help people feel a little closer.

Can I download the app now?

Yes. Download it for Android, or use it in your browser at app.jiranichat.com.

A LITTLE HELLO. A LOT OF POSSIBILITY.

Closer starts
with a conversation.

Say hello to JiraniChat