Practical notes on software, systems and running a business in Kenya.
Guides and field notes from building custom systems for clinics, contractors, landlords and lenders across Kenya and South Sudan.
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A curated list of AI news and Kenyan fintech developments, with links to the original sources.
Why Kenyan Clinics and Hospitals Are Moving to Digital Records
Paper files are still the norm in a lot of Kenyan health facilities. Here's what actually changes when a clinic switches to a hospital management system — and what to check before you buy one.
Read article → Construction & Real Estate5 Signs Your Construction Business Has Outgrown Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets work fine for one small site. Once you're running several projects at once, the cracks start to show — usually right when a client is asking for an update.
Read article → Real EstateRental Property Management in Kenya: Why More Landlords Are Going Digital
Chasing rent by phone call, tracking arrears in a notebook, and fielding maintenance requests one text at a time works for a couple of units. Past that, it starts costing you money.
Read article → Business & TechnologyCustom Software vs Off-the-Shelf: What Kenyan Businesses Should Know Before Choosing
Ready-made software is faster to start with and often cheaper upfront. Custom software fits your business instead of the other way around. Here's how to actually decide between them.
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