2025 - Page 4 of 5 - E-Startups Kenya

October 1, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business, Financial

Agri-Tech In Kenya : How farmers benefit from Digital Solutions

Introduction Agriculture has always been the backbone of Kenya’s economy. Millions of families depend on farming for food and income. Yet, farmers continue to face challenges such as unpredictable weather, low yields, poor access to markets, and limited financing. The good news is that technology is changing this story. AgriTech — the fusion of […]

October 1, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business, Financial

Why Mobile Apps & Websites are the future for businesses

Introduction Kenya has become one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital economies. With over 65 percent of the population accessing the internet primarily through mobile phones, businesses that ignore mobile apps and websites risk losing relevance. Whether it is a small fashion shop in Nairobi, a restaurant in Kisumu, or an online learning platform serving students across […]

October 1, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business

How Local Businesses In Kenya Can Dominate Google Search

Introduction When customers in Kenya want a service or product, the first place they turn to is Google. From searching “best nyama choma spot in Nairobi” to “affordable web design in Kenya”, the businesses that appear on page one capture trust and sales. For any local business, ranking higher on Google is no longer optional […]

September 30, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business

How businesses can boost sales using whatsapp in Kenya

Introduction In Kenya today, WhatsApp has moved beyond being just a chat app. It has become one of the most powerful business tools available to entrepreneurs. With over 90 percent of smartphone users in the country relying on WhatsApp daily, small businesses have a golden opportunity to reach customers directly, build stronger relationships, and […]

September 30, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business

Tech solutions for startups in Kenya.

Introduction Starting a business in Kenya is never easy. Most entrepreneurs begin with limited capital, and the thought of investing in technology often feels like a luxury they cannot afford. Yet, in the current business environment, technology is no longer optional. Customers expect businesses to be online, transactions need to be seamless, and operations must […]

September 30, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business

How tech can unlock affordable credit for small businesses in Kenya

Introduction Small businesses are the backbone of Kenya’s economy. From the mama mboga who keeps households fed to the young entrepreneur running an online shop, SMEs create jobs, drive innovation, and keep money circulating in local communities. Yet, despite their importance, access to credit remains one of their biggest challenges. Banks often ask for collateral […]

September 30, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business

Simple steps for protecting business data

Introduction Running a business in Kenya today means dealing with more than just products, sales, and customer service. Most of our business activities now happen online — from mobile payments to storing client details and even managing staff records. With this shift comes a new challenge: keeping business data safe. Data breaches, cyber fraud, and […]

What is SEO and why is it important for elevating the online presence of your business?

Introduction Running a business today is not the same as it was ten years ago. Back then, you could put up a signboard, rely on word of mouth, and maybe place an advert in the local paper to get customers as well as proving your online presence so that your business shows up when people […]

September 30, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business

Building customer trust in online transactions in Kenya

Introduction In Kenya, online transactions have become part of everyday life. From ordering food through apps to buying clothes on Instagram shops or sending money via M-Pesa, more people are choosing digital transactions over physical cash. This shift has opened new opportunities for businesses, but it has also raised one major challenge: trust. Many customers […]

September 30, 2025
By Ramadhan Silakwa
Business

Why Kenyan businesses are loosing clients and how tech may come in handy.

Introduction Every business owner in Kenya has faced this painful reality: one day a client is buying from you, and the next day they are gone, spending their money somewhere else. It happens to small hustlers running shops in estates, it happens to growing SMEs, and it even happens to established companies. Losing clients can […]