Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Andama AI

GENERAL

Andama AI is a real-time school transport safety system that combines GPS tracking, AI-powered anomaly detection, and smart fleet management to protect students during transit. From route optimization to student check-ins and parent notifications, Andama makes school transport safer, smarter, and more accountable.

Andama is designed for schools, school transport operators, and parents. School administrators use the dashboard to manage fleets and students, while parents get peace of mind through the Andama Parent App with live bus tracking and alerts.

HARDWARE & INSTALLATION

Each bus must be fitted with our compact GPS and telemetry unit. This includes sensors for location tracking, motion detection, and offline storage, installed professionally by our team.

Typically under 2 hours per bus. Our certified team handles everything—from assessment to mounting, configuration, and testing.

Yes. Our hardware includes tamper detection that alerts the admin if the device is disconnected or compromised.

FEATURES

Depending on your subscription plan, Andama includes: • Real-Time GPS Tracking • AI Anomaly Detection (e.g., route deviations, sudden stops) • Route Optimization • Fleet & Student Management • Parent Mobile App • Analytics Dashboard • 3rd Party API Integrations

The Parent App gives guardians live visibility into their child's journey—real-time bus location, pickup/drop-off alerts, and notifications on anomalies or delays.

Our system automatically flags unsafe or unusual events (like detours, speeding, or unscheduled stops), helping schools take immediate action.

PRICING & PLANS

Plans start at KES 3,000/month per bus. There's also a one-time mandatory hardware installation fee of KES 50,000 per bus. Higher plans unlock features like route optimization, AI anomaly detection, and analytics.

Yes! We offer volume discounts and can build custom enterprise plans for large institutions. Contact us for a quote.

DATA & PRIVACY

Absolutely. Andama encrypts all location and student data in transit and at rest. Only authorized users (e.g. verified school staff or parents) have access to relevant data.

No. The hardware collects data even offline and syncs automatically when reconnected. However, a basic mobile network signal is required for real-time viewing.

PARTNERSHIPS & SUPPORT

Andama is a product by Kubrate Inc., an innovation company focused on AI-driven education and mobility solutions. We are passionate about building tools that protect, inform, and empower communities.

Every school gets onboarding support, user training, and access to our 24/7 support desk. We also offer school workshops and parent orientation sessions.

About Us – The Kubrate Story

Kubrate Inc. is an African-led technology company dedicated to advancing learning, safety, and mobility through AI. Founded on the belief that access and protection should never be a privilege, our work spans educational platforms, intelligent assessment tools, and community-safe mobility. Andama AI emerged from our experience in deploying edge-based solutions in schools across Kenya, US, and beyond. We saw an urgent need for safe, intelligent school transport systems—and built Andama to meet that need with care, innovation, and community at the heart. We're not just building products. We're building peace of mind.