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Tustawi is an e-learning specialist for professional development in Kenya, using technology to develop job-specific and market-relevant customized training.

ICT for Development Kenya reaches out to undeserved communities in East Africa offering Technology literacy.

Angaza Elimu is primed to transform education across Kenya and the entire African continent by addressing the problem of inefficient classrooms and inadequate educational material. At Angaza Elimu, we enhance the classroom experience and strengthen the student-teacher bond. By combining a comprehensive e-Learning platform with a simple classroom setup, Angaza Elimu eases the administrative burden of teachers and frees them to spend more time teaching substantive material. Additionally, Angaza Elimu encourages children to further engage with technology with a Student Portal that challenges them to think critically. We also offer supplemental training on STEM to plant the seed of innovativeness in the young African learner.

Eneza Education Limited, founded in 2011 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in providing mobile technology-based education services. The company offers a virtual tutor and teacher's assistant, enabling students and teachers to access curriculum-aligned courses, assessments, and interactive support from live instructors via mobile devices. Its platform includes locally-adapted tutorials, tips, assessments, and features such as a leaderboard and live teacher chat, accessible through various formats including USSD/SMS, a web app, an offline desktop app, and an Android app. Eneza Education targets individual parents, students, and teachers with subscription-based access to its educational resources, ensuring that learners across Kenya, from urban centers to rural areas, can benefit from comprehensive, on-demand educational support.

Ensibuuko is a Ugandan startup that develops cloud-based micro-finance software tailored for community-level financial entities across Africa. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing banking solutions specifically designed for the unique financial landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa. Ensibuuko's platform enables users to access their accounts via mobile devices, allowing them to check balances, make deposits, and withdraw funds conveniently. This innovation aims to enhance financial inclusion and streamline banking services in underserved communities.

ARED Group, founded in 2013 and based in Kigali, Rwanda, operates as a technology company focused on providing social benefits through its innovative solar kiosk, application, and software platform. This platform offers essential services such as Internet Wi-Fi, intranet solutions for offline users, phone charging services, airtime, mobile money, prepaid electricity, and tax payment options. ARED Group aims to enhance access to digital services for low-income individuals, particularly women and people with disabilities, by minimizing internet costs through a mini-server network that stores applications closer to users. The company has expanded its operations to Uganda, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast, with plans for growth into Senegal and Nigeria. With approximately 142 kiosks serving around 150,000 unique customers annually and processing over 500,000 digital transactions, ARED Group also provides smart data and content management solutions for business clients, helping them to optimize their networks and enhance customer engagement.

Lipisha is a Nairobi-based company that specializes in mobile payment solutions for businesses in Africa. It develops a platform that allows small business owners to automate the processing of non-cash payments, such as mobile money and card transactions, directly into their bank accounts. The platform supports various mobile money channels and incorporates advanced data encryption and anti-fraud measures to ensure secure transactions. Additionally, Lipisha provides users with robust reporting tools that enable them to analyze and manage their payment data effectively. By facilitating the integration and automation of mobile payments, Lipisha aims to enhance financial efficiency for its clients.

Access Afya is focused on enhancing healthcare accessibility for low-income populations in Kenya through its innovative mini-clinic model. By leveraging advanced health technologies, Access Afya provides a modern healthcare operating system designed specifically for emerging economies. The clinics offer a wide range of primary care services, including authentic medication, immunization, family planning, and care delivered by qualified clinicians. This approach enables residents of slum communities to receive timely and effective healthcare services, addressing critical health needs in underserved areas.