Disclaimer

SafeZone is a tool that helps communities and police coordinate. It is not a replacement for emergency services, and its AI is assistive — never the final word.

Last updated: May 2026

Always contact the police

If a child is missing or in danger, contact the police and official emergency services immediately. SafeZone is designed to work alongside them, not instead of them. In Kenya, dial 999 or 112.

AI is assistive, not a decision-maker

  • The match confidence score is a signal to help prioritise, not proof of identity.
  • Police and verified coordinators make the final identification — never the algorithm.
  • AI face- and text-matching can be less accurate for African faces and for low-resource local languages, because most models are trained on data that under-represents them. We disclose this openly.
  • A high score can still be wrong. A low score can still be the child. Treat every result with human judgement.

Never approach a child yourself

Volunteers report sightings — they do not attempt physical recovery. Approaching a child, or a suspected abductor, can put the child, bystanders, and you at risk, and can compromise a police operation. Report, share the location, and let the authorities act.

No guarantee of outcome

SafeZone improves coordination and speed, but no system can guarantee a child is found. Delivery of alerts depends on networks, devices, and the availability of volunteers and police in your area.

MVP status

This is an early preview. Some features shown in the demo are simulated. Do not rely on this preview for a real emergency.

MVP notice: SafeZone is an early preview. These policies describe our intended standards and are not yet a substitute for legal advice. Before any real deployment they will be reviewed by a qualified data-protection lawyer and registered with Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).