KasaPa – Giving Voice to the Voiceless
An AI-powered mobile app built to support speech-impaired individuals in Ghana, using local languages and fostering inclusion.
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KasaPa
Every Voice Matters
About KasaPa
Our Story
KasaPa was born during the Tɛkyerɛma Pa Hackathon 2025, where Team Twilight envisioned a solution for bridging communication gaps for speech-impaired individuals in Ghana. Against 48 competing teams, we secured 3rd place with our innovative approach to inclusive technology.
"We built KasaPa to help bridge the communication gap for people with speech impairments in Ghana."
- Team Twilight
Our Mission
Inclusive Tech for Social Good - We leverage AI to address real-world challenges, particularly in local communities with limited access to advanced tech solutions.
Features
Speech-to-Text (STT)
Converts Akan Disorded Speech into text. Enables speech-impaired individuals to be understood in local contexts using the Twi dialect.
- Optimized for Ghanaian accents
- Close to Real-time transcription
- Local language support
Text-to-Speech (TTS)
Converts typed text into speech using a natural Ghanaian accent. Voice synthesis designed to mirror local speech patterns and tonalities.
- Natural Ghanaian accent
- Authentic speech patterns
- Clear pronunciation
Multilingual Roadmap
Future support for multiple Ghanaian languages like Ewe, Dagbani, and more. Vision for expansion into other African languages, promoting linguistic diversity.
- Ewe language support
- Dagbani integration
- Pan-African expansion
Offline Capability Coming Soon
Planned feature: Will be optimized for low-connectivity areas where internet access is limited. Future versions will ensure real-time communication even in remote regions.
- Will work without internet
- Rural area support planned
- Real-time processing capability
Our Hackathon Journey
The Tɛkyerɛma Pa Hackathon 2025
In a competitive environment with 48 teams, KasaPa emerged as a standout solution that addresses real societal challenges. Our 3rd place finish showcases the team's innovation and the societal relevance of our AI-powered communication solution.
Team Twilight at Tɛkyerɛma Pa Hackathon 2025
Technology Stack
Frontend
Cross-platform mobile development
ASR Model
Fine-tuned on Ghanaian-accented & impaired speech data
TTS Engine
Meta TTS for realistic Ghanaian speech
Core Values
Foundational principle in our tech stack
Building technology for everyone
See KasaPa in Action
Interactive Demo Video
Watch KasaPa helping users communicate effectivelyApp Screenshots
Speech-to-Text Interface
Text-to-Speech Interface
User Interface
Contact & Team
Team Twilight
Meet Team Twilight
Led the team and developed the core mobile application features
Built the server infrastructure and API integrations
Developed the web application and user interfaces
Conducted user research and ensured the app meets accessibility needs
Led user testing sessions and validated app usability for speech-impaired users