27th-Dec-2025 β’ Alice Wambui β’ African Innovation
Welcome to the dynamic world of African innovation! As small business owners, you're likely always on the lookout for ways to grow and thrive. In this blog post, we'll shine a spotlight on some Kenyan SMEs that are making waves in Africaβs burgeoning tech landscape.
First up is M-Shwari, a mobile-based banking platform by Safaricom. This service revolutionized financial services for millions of unbanked Kenyans, offering savings and loans with just a phone and internet connection. The result? A 42% increase in deposits and 13.6 million customers registered as at June 2020.
Next is Ushahidi, an open-source software for visualizing information collected online. It was created to map reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election chaos in 2008 but has since been used globally during crises and elections, demonstrating its versatility.
Another inspiring example is Jasper, a digital platform that connects farmers with buyers. By streamlining the agricultural supply chain, it's helping small-scale Kenyan farmers increase their income by an average of 30%.
These examples illustrate how innovative tech solutions can transform industries and empower SMEs. To join this success story, consider partnering with tech companies like Lipabiz Technologies Ltd that offer business management and payments platforms.
Embrace African innovation and watch your business soar!