Bunge Bits

A civic tech tool that uses AI to summarize and simplify Kenyan parliamentary proceedings, making them accessible to all.

Active

Since 2024

Open source: Yes

Bunge Bits started in June 2024 in response to growing public frustration with opaque legislative processes in Kenya. It was born during a wave of Gen Z-led protests against government overreach and taxation. The project helps Kenyans, journalists, researchers, and civil society groups understand what happens in Parliament and the Senate without having to watch hours of YouTube livestreams. The tool uses AI to transcribe, split, and summarize full sittings of the National Assembly and Senate. It makes legislative activity easy to search, follow, and understand. Each summary includes a clear write-up of the day’s events, covering bills, debates, and key moments, all grounded in the official transcript. In its first week, Bunge Bits drew thousands of visitors, mostly young Kenyans trying to stay informed. Civil society groups have shown interest in using the summaries for advocacy, civic education, and public accountability. We welcome contributors, fact-checkers, and collaborators, especially those working in civic education, policy, or media. You can help by reaching out through the website or email. We're also open to partnerships with newsrooms, NGOs, and parliamentary monitors.