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 9 Local companies in Nairobi Area. 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 Local Companies & Startups (Nairobi Area)
Cloud9 – Africa’s Lifestyle Network
Africa’s leading lifestyle network and super app for travel, tourism and dining experiences
Founder(s): Collins Mesongo, Tesh Mbaabu
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Internet, Leisure, Lifestyle, Local, Marketplace, Online Portals, Travel
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GoBEBA
GoBEBA is an on-demand e-commerce logistics platform operating in emerging Africa markets.
Founder(s): Lesley Mbogo, Peter Ndiangui
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Delivery, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Local, Logistics, Marketplace, Mobile Apps, Transportation, Web Apps
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Ajira Digital
Ajira Digital introduces young people to online work and provides the tools.
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Local, Online Portals, Outsourcing
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KejaHunt.com
Kejahunt helps you find houses in an easy, convenient and credible way.
Founder(s): Joshua Mutua
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Internet, Local Business, Professional Services, Real Estate, Software
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Ziada
Ziada is a tech-enabled support partner targeted at informal service providers in Kenya and beyond.
Founder(s): Annabel Angwenyi
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Customer Service, Information Services, Local Business, Mobile Apps, Small and Medium Businesses
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GrowthAfrica
GrowthAfrica is founded on a love story to Africa, its people and the vast ranges of opportunities that we see and live.
Founder(s): Johnni Kjelsgaard
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Business Development, Incubators, Local Business
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Basco Paints
Basco Paints is a paint manufacturer of established paint and related products.
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Building Material, Chemical, Construction, Local Business, Manufacturing
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Ojay Greene
Redifing Standards of Fresh Produce Delivery
Founder(s): Yvette Ondachi
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, Delivery, Local Business
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Sumo
Sumo is a lifestyle super app which provides in-store payment, movie tickets and restaurant booking
Founder(s): Tav Denkey Jr
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Reviews, Internet, Leisure, Local Business, Ticketing
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