The Kryotta blog

Guides and comparisons on working with every AI model — Claude, Gemini, Llama, Mistral, DeepSeek and more — plus what we're building.

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Product photography

I made 48 product shots with Stability AI then real photos: which got M-Pesa orders

I tested AI-generated product images against real photos across 12 products in my Nairobi accessories business. One approach hit 4.1% conversion; another got Instagram flagged twice.

November 4, 2026 · 9 min read
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AI Models

I used Compare to test 4 AI models on 90 M-Pesa dispute responses: which one per claim

A Nairobi kitchenware seller tested four AI models on 90 real M-Pesa disputes to find which one handled each claim type best—and cut response time from hours to minutes.

October 30, 2026 · 8 min read
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AI Models

I used Compare to test 4 AI models on 80 Jumia product descriptions: which one got clicks

I tested Claude, Gemini, Llama and DeepSeek on 80 refurbished phone listings using Kryotta's Compare feature. Here's which model's copy actually drove clicks and cart additions.

October 19, 2026 · 9 min read
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Prompts

I used 4 prompt templates to reply to 250 WhatsApp customer orders: which formula per task

I tested 4 prompt templates across 250 WhatsApp customer orders over three weeks. Here's which formula reduced follow-ups, sped up replies, and made my shop look organised.

October 15, 2026 · 7 min read
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Compare models

I paid KSh 2,200 for ChatGPT Plus then built the same workflow for KSh 900: the breakdown

A Nairobi shop owner ditched ChatGPT Plus and built a three-model workflow for 59% less. Here's exactly which tasks each model handles and what she saves monthly.

October 3, 2026 · 8 min read
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AI Basics

I explained tokens, context windows and grounding to my Nairobi team — what finally made sense

A Nairobi team struggled to understand AI costs and capabilities until we compared tokens to M-Pesa records and context windows to WhatsApp chat history. Here's what finally clicked.

September 30, 2026 · 10 min read
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Compare Models

I paid KSh 1,800 for ChatGPT then switched to five AI models for KSh 1,400: the real cost breakdown

A Nairobi shop owner ditched ChatGPT Plus at KSh 1,800/month for five AI models at KSh 1,400/month. Here's the real cost breakdown after thirty days of tracking every task.

September 27, 2026 · 9 min read
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AI tools

I used 3 AI models to write 50 Jumia product descriptions in one afternoon: which one sold

A Nairobi seller tested Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek to write 50 product descriptions. One model hit 22% conversion rates on electronics—here's what actually worked for Kenyan buyers.

September 25, 2026 · 9 min read
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AI Tools

KSh 1,600 for ChatGPT or KSh 1,400 for five AI models: the real cost breakdown

ChatGPT Plus costs KSh 1,648 monthly in Kenya after fees. Kryotta offers five AI models for KSh 1,400—here's what you actually pay and what you get.

September 22, 2026 · 8 min read
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AI Models

I used 3 AI models to write 60 M-Pesa till receipts and refund messages in Swahili

I tested Claude, Gemini and DeepSeek to automate M-Pesa receipts and refund messages for my Nairobi shop. Here's which model won for Swahili, cost, and tone.

September 19, 2026 · 8 min read
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Compare Models

Claude vs Gemini for M-Pesa statement reconciliation: I tested 80 till reports

I tested Claude and Gemini on 80 M-Pesa till statements to see which AI model could cut my three-hour daily reconciliation down. Here's what actually worked.

September 11, 2026 · 8 min read
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E-commerce

I made 25 Jumia product photos with Stability AI — which prompts got clicks and which got returns

I tested Stability AI on 25 phone case listings. Thirteen worked. Twelve failed badly—customers returned items saying they looked nothing like the photos. Here's what the prompts got wrong.

September 7, 2026 · 8 min read