Available now for Android

Your silent guardian, hiding in plain sight

Mwangaza looks and works like a calculator. The moment you're in danger, a silent SOS goes out with your live GPS location and audio — to the people you trust. No one watching your phone will ever know.

Android 5.0+ ~15 MB No ads · No tracking
🔢 Looks like a calculator
Mwangaza alert history
Mwangaza disguised as a calculator
Mwangaza dashboard showing protected status
SOS sent · GPS shared
Press + three times to trigger SOS·
Hold the floating button to trigger, screen off or on·
5-second window to cancel before contacts are alerted·
Live GPS to trusted contacts·
Silent audio evidence, saved automatically·
Safe check-in with auto-SOS if you don't return·
Full-screen alarm on your contacts' phones·
Disguised as a calculator·
SMS + push alerts, even on a weak signal·
Press + three times to trigger SOS·
Hold the floating button to trigger, screen off or on·
5-second window to cancel before contacts are alerted·
Live GPS to trusted contacts·
Silent audio evidence, saved automatically·
Safe check-in with auto-SOS if you don't return·
Full-screen alarm on your contacts' phones·
Disguised as a calculator·
SMS + push alerts, even on a weak signal·
Press + to
trigger SOS
5s
Window to
cancel
GPS
Live location
shared instantly
4×30s
Audio clips
saved as evidence
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Free to
download
Why Mwangaza

Built to disappear, until you need it

Four ideas guide everything in Mwangaza — staying invisible, acting instantly, keeping your data to yourself, and costing next to nothing.

🔢
Discreet
No Mwangaza branding, icons, or notifications. To anyone else, it's just the calculator on your home screen.
Instant
Three taps or three volume presses — even with the screen off — is all it takes to send help your way.
🔒
Private
No ads, no tracking, no third parties. Your location and recordings go only to the contacts you choose.
🇰🇪
Affordable
Free to install. Plans start at KES 100 a year — paid by M-Pesa, less than a single SMS bundle.
Disguise

Looks like a calculator.
Works like a lifeline.

Mwangaza hides in plain sight on your home screen. Open it, and it's a fully working calculator — your safety dashboard is just a secret code away.

Mwangaza shown as a working calculator
Stealth mode

Nobody questions a calculator

The app icon reads "Calculator" and behaves like one — addition, subtraction, percentages, all of it. There's no Mwangaza logo, name, or notification anywhere on the device.

  • Fully working calculator for everyday maths
  • No branding, icons, or push notifications
  • Blends in with the rest of your home screen
Mwangaza dashboard overview screen
Secret access

One code unlocks your dashboard

Type your personal secret code on the calculator keypad and press = to slip into your real dashboard — no biometrics, no separate login, nothing for anyone else to notice.

  • "You are safe" status, sent and received counts at a glance
  • Manage your emergency contacts in one tap
  • No fingerprint or face unlock required
Triggers & Alerts

Help arrives without
you saying a word

Two silent triggers fire an alert that's impossible to miss on the other end — wherever your contacts are, whatever they're doing.

Full-screen emergency alarm on a contact's phone
Wake alarm

A full-screen alarm, even on lock screen

The moment SOS fires, your contacts' phones wake up with a loud, full-screen alert — like a clock alarm that won't be ignored — showing exactly where you are.

  • Forces the screen on and sounds until dismissed
  • One tap opens your live location in Maps
  • Requires confirming "I'm aware" before it goes quiet
Emergency contacts setup screen
Triggers

Multiple silent ways to call for help

Press + three times quickly on the calculator, hold the floating SOS button, use the lock screen button, or let a missed safe check-in trigger it for you. A 5-second window lets you cancel before anything is sent.

  • Up to 3 emergency contacts (5 on Premium)
  • Contacts accept an invite by SMS before they're notified
  • Edit names and numbers anytime from your dashboard
Evidence & History

Know exactly what
happened, and when

Every alert leaves a trail — for you and for the people protecting you. Nothing is guessed after the fact.

Live alert detail with GPS location and recordings
Live location

Your exact location, shared instantly

The instant SOS fires, your GPS coordinates and a Google Maps link go straight to your contacts. Your location keeps updating for as long as the alert stays active — every 5 minutes on Standard, every 2 minutes on Premium.

  • Latitude, longitude, and map link sent immediately
  • Location updates every 5 min (Standard) or every 2 min (Premium) while active
  • Audio evidence: up to 2×30s clips (Standard), 4×30s (Premium)
Alert history showing sent and received SOS alerts
Full history

Every alert, sent or received, on record

Your dashboard keeps a clear log of every SOS — who sent it, when it was triggered, whether it was resolved or cancelled, and the full timeline in between. When you cancel or resolve an alert, your contacts get a follow-up SMS asking them to check in with you and confirm you're safe.

  • Separate "Sent" and "Received" tabs
  • Cancel and resolve both prompt contacts to check in with you
  • Last 10 alerts (Standard) or unlimited history (Premium)
Premium tools

A few extra layers of
protection, when you need them

Premium unlocks a set of tools built for the moments before, during, and after a threat — not just the SOS itself.

Premium
⏱️
Safe check-in
Set a timer with an optional note. Miss it, and SOS fires for you.
📞
Fake call
A realistic incoming call to excuse yourself from a situation.
📍
Faster location updates
Your live location refreshes every 2 minutes during an alert, vs. 5 on Standard.
📄
PDF export
Download a report of any resolved or cancelled alert.
Beyond the SOS button

Built for the moments around the emergency, too

Safe check-in lets you set a countdown before you walk somewhere uncertain — leave a note like a route or vehicle plate, and if you don't check back in, Mwangaza triggers SOS automatically. Fake call gives you a believable reason to step away.

  • Safe check-in with an optional location/description note
  • Fake call with a realistic ringing and in-call screen
  • Location updates every 2 minutes during an active alert, vs. 5 on Standard
  • Exportable PDF report for any resolved or cancelled alert
How it works

From calculator to "help is coming" in seconds

Set up once. After that, every step is designed to take seconds and raise zero suspicion.

01
Install & set your code
Download Mwangaza — it installs as "Calculator". Choose a secret unlock code only you know.
02
Add your contacts
Add up to 3 trusted people. They'll get an SMS invite and accept before they can be alerted.
03
Trigger silently
Press + three times on the calculator, or hold the floating SOS button — works with the screen off too.
04
Help gets your location
Your contacts get a full-screen alarm with your live GPS location and audio evidence.
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything people ask before they trust an app with their safety.

Will Mwangaza really look like a calculator to anyone who checks my phone?+
Yes. The app name, icon, and interface are all a fully functional calculator. There's no Mwangaza logo, splash screen, or notification that gives it away — your dashboard only appears after you enter your secret code.
What if my phone is taken from me during an emergency?+
Once an SOS is sent, it's already on its way to your contacts — taking the phone afterwards doesn't undo it. The floating SOS button also works with the screen off, so you don't need to unlock anything to send help.
Does Mwangaza work without an internet connection?+
SOS alerts are sent over SMS as well as the internet where available, so they can still reach your contacts even with a weak or no data connection. A working mobile signal is required.
Can I add more than 3 emergency contacts?+
Standard supports up to 3 emergency contacts, Premium up to 5. Each one must accept an SMS invite before they can receive your alerts, and you can swap names or numbers at any time from your dashboard.
How much does Mwangaza cost?+
Mwangaza is free to download and install. Standard is KES 100 per year, Premium is KES 300 per year, both payable via M-Pesa — see the plan comparison below.
Is my location and audio data private?+
Your location and recordings are only ever sent to the emergency contacts you've added and accepted. Mwangaza has no ads, no analytics trackers, and doesn't sell or share your data with third parties.
Can my employer or organisation cover my subscription?+
Yes. Organisations can buy Premium seats for their whole team through the Mwangaza org portal. Employees are notified with a join code once their employer's invoice is paid. See how it works for organisations →
Pricing

Transparent & affordable

Safety should not be a luxury. Mwangaza is free to install and use, with an optional subscription that unlocks SOS sending.

Standard
KES 100
per year · billed via M-Pesa
  • Send SOS alerts
  • Live GPS location shared instantly
  • Up to 3 emergency contacts
  • 2×30s audio clips per alert
  • Location updates every 5 min while active
  • Last 10 alerts in history
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🏢 Protecting a team, not just yourself?

Organisations get progressive per-seat pricing and every employee on Premium.

See organisation pricing

* Paid via M-Pesa STK push — no card needed.

Why Mwangaza exists

Built for those facing
gender-based violence

Gender-based violence often happens in situations where calling for help or drawing attention to your phone could make things worse. Mwangaza was built for exactly these moments.

Whether you're facing domestic violence, harassment, or any threatening situation — Mwangaza gives you a silent, reliable way to alert the people who care about you, without anyone knowing.

Emergency hotlines · Kenya

999
Kenya Police
1195
Gender Violence Hotline — 24/7, toll free
116
Childline Kenya
0800 720 960
SGBV Free Hotline
1 in 3
Women in Kenya have experienced physical or sexual violence
45%
Of GBV cases go unreported due to fear or lack of access to help
72%
Of victims say having someone to call immediately would have helped
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Is all it costs per year to stay protected — less than a cup of tea

Download Mwangaza

Free for Android. Set up takes under 2 minutes.
Share it with someone you trust.

Android 5.0+ · ~15 MB · No ads · No tracking

To install: Enable "Install from unknown sources" in Android settings, then open the downloaded file.