Kenya Daily
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 26 Association 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 Association Companies & Startups (Nairobi)
Code For Africa
Code for Africa seeks a different path. It embraces the second definition, framing itself as a people-driven movement.
Founder(s): Justin Arenstein
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Information Technology
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Akirachix
Akirachix provides tech training, upskilling, and mentorship to young women.
Founder(s): Angela Oduor Lungati, Judith Adem Owigar, Linda Kamau, Marie Githinji
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Fashion, Information Technology, Non Profit
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iHub
iHub is a globally recognized organization that is deeply steeped in the local tech innovation culture.
Founder(s): Dimitri Podoliev, Erik Hersman
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, CRM, Developer Platform, Incubators, Information Technology
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Safaricom Foundation
The Safaricom Foundation is one of the largest corporate Foundations in Kenya.
Founder(s): Michael Joseph
Location: Westlands, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Education, Music, Social Media
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Environment Programme promotes the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Non Profit
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African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Charity, Non Profit
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MumsVillage
MumsVillage is an online community that seeks to provide a safe space for mothers to seek out advice, support, and inspire each others.
Founder(s): Isis Nyong’o Madison
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Communities, Internet, Parenting
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Coffee Research Institute
Coffee Research Institute is a coffee research station with government support.
Founder(s): Michael Griffin
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Education, Food and Beverage, Government
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Kenya Climate Innovation Center
Kenya CIC provides holistic, country-driven support to accelerate the development, deployment and transfer of locally relevant climate.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Energy, Renewable Energy
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M:lab East Africa
M:lab East Africa is a consortium of four organizations aiming to be a leader in identifying.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Communities, Information Technology
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SOKOTEXT
Sokotext helps people living in slums get access to affordable food through the simple medium of SMS.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Hospitality
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Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust
MESPT employs leading professionals in areas including program development, credit and finance, communications and human resources
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Location: Westlands, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association
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Ministry of Education, Technology, and Industry
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Kenyans access quality etc.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Education, Government, Non Profit
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African Insect Science for Food and Health
African Insect Science for Food and Health helps alleviate poverty, ensure food security, and improve the overall health status of people.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, Association, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Security
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Kwangu Kwako
Kwangu-Kwako is a social enterprise that helps families in informal settlements build safer and healthier homes.
Founder(s): Simon Dixon, Winnie Gitau
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Communities, Construction
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AISA
AISA is a membership community of international schools in Africa that offers programs and services to transform student learning.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Communities, Education
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Capital Markets Authority
The CMA is a regulating body charged with the prime responsibility of supervising, licensing and monitoring the activities
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Health Care, Medical
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The African Digital Currency Association
ADCA was conceived in May of 2014 as a non-profit with the objective of informing and educating the public on digital currency technology.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Non Profit
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SOKOSHAMBANI
To take the markets to the small-scale farmers
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, Association
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Kenya Wildlife Service
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) conserves and manages Kenya’s wildlife for the Kenyan people and the world.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association
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Kenya Flower Council
Kenya Flower Council is a nonprofit floriculture association that offers legislation and support to ornamental producers and exporters.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Business Development, Farmers Market, Flowers, Non Profit
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NCIC
The NCIC is a statutory body established under the National Cohesion and Integration Act (Act No.12 of 2008).
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Government
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KITO International
To get youth off the street and out of poverty.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Communities, Infrastructure
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Muthaa Community Development Foundation
MCDF’s mission is to establish and promote projects and strategies that will empower and effect positive change in the community.
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Location: Nairobi South, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Communities, Infrastructure
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Community Wealth Foundry
Sparking rural communities to get their economic engines running at a vastly higher RPM than grinding poverty.
Founder(s): Nirvana Cable
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Communities, Impact Investing
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Idea Safrica
Idea Safrica is a community of aspiring entrepreneurs, CEOs, startup founders, and investors developing solutions for startup problems.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Association, Banking, Communities
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