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At Daily Kenya we track over 200,000 Kenyan startups and over 1,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 13 EdTech companies in Nairobi. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top EdTech Companies & Startups (Nairobi)
Bridge International Academies
Bridge International Academies is an operator of scholastic academy services used to provide education to underprivileged children.
Founder(s): Jay Kimmelman, Shannon May
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: EdTech, Education, Primary Education
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M-Shule
The most accessible knowledge-building platform for African learners of all ages.
Founder(s): Claire Mongeau
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Learning, EdTech, Mobile, Mobile Apps
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Angaza Elimu
Angaza Elimu is an edtech company that uses AI for on-demand quality and relevant education delivery.
Founder(s): Kiko Muuo
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: EdTech
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Univus, Inc.
The first global student platform on voice. We are connecting student communities across universities globally, in real time.
Founder(s): Ed Magema
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: EdTech
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AFRICA YOUNG TRADE PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (AYTP)
Online & Hybrid Course Provider
Founder(s): Diana Owuor, Ezra K. Yego, Favour C. Ruhiu, Rakeli Kuria
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: EdTech, Education
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Zydii
Zydii is a learning marketplace tailor-made for the African market
Founder(s): Joyce Mbaya-Ikiao
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Learning, EdTech, Marketplace, Training
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Moripesh
Integrated Mobile Technologies, Centralized Digital Currencies Fair Trade, Asset Management, Internet Distribution. Africa Centered
Founder(s): Mark Moriama, Peter Okata, Shem Oyombe
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: EdTech, FinTech, Internet, Software
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Chaptr Global
Shaping Africa’s Blockchain Future
Founder(s): Cyril Michino, Gibson Munene
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: EdTech, Education
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Tutorke
Online Learning Platform
Founder(s): Raphael Mutua
Location: Nairobi West, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Tutoring
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M-Lesson
Low-cost mobile assessment service that helps parents and teachers to understand the learning needs of their children.
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Learning, EdTech, Education, Mobile
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Shakili
Shakili provides teachers with tools to publish, curate, organize, and share files with trainees and interested learners.
Founder(s): Muthuri Kinyamu
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: EdTech, Education
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Deaf eLimu Plus
Private company that provides innovative educational apps and tutorial services in sign languages
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Apps, EdTech, Education, Primary Education, Software
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FunKe Science
FunKe Science is a platform that seeks to make learning science fun and enjoyable to school children.
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Learning, EdTech, Education
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