Cables and Accessories

What Cables and Accessories does

Cables and Accessories Ltd. (CAL) is a privately held Kenyan ICT system integrator founded in September 2006 and headquartered in Nairobi, with a regional office in Kisii town. The company delivers end-to-end network planning, design, installation, and configuration services — including structured cabling, fibre optic networks, wireless LAN/WAN, network security (UTM, antivirus, monitoring), and surveillance/access control systems — to enterprise and institutional clients. CAL operates as a value-added systems integrator rather than an original equipment manufacturer, sourcing hardware and cabling from a broad set of authorized brand partnerships including Cisco, Siemon, Nexans, Excel, LS Simple, Motorola, Alcatel Lucent, 3Com, D-Link, Netkrom, Cyberoam (Elitecore Technologies), Kaspersky Lab, and Xorcom, for which CAL holds sole authorized distribution rights in Kenya.

The company's revenue model blends professional services (system integration design and installation), managed services (ongoing service level contracts with proactive fault management backed by a dedicated client installation/fault database), and hardware sales (ICT equipment procurement and supply). Pricing is project-based and individually scoped with no publicly disclosed rates. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting government institutions, banks and financial organizations, healthcare providers, universities and colleges, telecom operators, and commercial enterprises across Kenya, with at least one documented cross-border engagement (UNDP Sudan structured cabling). Notable enterprise customers include Kenya Data Networks, Standard Chartered Bank, Telkom Kenya, Safaricom (via KDN 3G integration), Kenyatta National Hospital, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, UNDP Sudan, Kenya Airports Authority, and TATA, among others.

CAL is founder/management-owned, led by CEO/CTO Philip Oyaro, with no disclosed institutional investment, venture or private equity backing, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. The leadership team is small (approximately six named technical and management staff) and the company relies on its website and direct outreach as the primary commercial channels. Operating scale signals — Nairobi HQ, Kisii county office, ~17-year operating history, and a multi-vertical installed base — are consistent with a small-to-mid Sub-Saharan African systems integration firm whose principal differentiation is authorized-distributor exclusivity (Xorcom) and a broad multi-vendor authorization portfolio rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Cables and Accessories

Legal name

Cables and Accessories Ltd.

Website

https://cablesaccessories.co.ke

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cables and Accessories Ltd. (CAL) is a Nairobi-based ICT system integrator founded in 2006, providing network design, structured cabling, fibre optics, wireless, network security, and surveillance solutions to government, financial, healthcare, education, and enterprise clients across Kenya and select East African engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Network Infrastructure System Integration

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Pathways (Racks/Panels/Trays/Conduits/Organizers) (HDAFALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD), Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF)

Keywords

• Structured cabling services
• Network system integration
• ICT infrastructure design
• Fibre optic installation
• Network security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. System Integration Services: Design, installation and after-sales support services for ICT hardware infrastructure, including network planning, structured cabling, and configuration. Services are tailored to customer needs with flexible and efficient solutions.
2. Service Level Contracts: Ongoing service level contracts providing continued support, maintenance and management of installed ICT systems, including network monitoring and fault resolution.
3. ICT Hardware Products: Sale and installation of ICT hardware including computers, servers, switches, routers, cables, connectors, VSAT equipment, fibre optics, CCTV systems, PABX phones, and wireless access points.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Cables and Accessories Ltd. (CAL) is a Kenyan system integrator that delivers end-to-end ICT hardware infrastructure solutions, including network planning, design, installation, and configuration of LAN, WAN, fibre, wireless, and security systems. The company supplements integration projects with consulting, procurement, and ongoing service level contracts for maintenance and fault resolution. It also resells and distributes ICT hardware, cabling, and security products from partner manufacturers such as Cisco, Cyberoam, Kaspersky, Nexans, Excel, LS Simple, and Siemon.

Product overview

Cables and Accessories Ltd. (CAL) is a system integration company offering a comprehensive portfolio of ICT hardware infrastructure services. The core offering encompasses network planning, design, installation, and configuration services, supplemented by consulting, procurement, and service level contracts. The product portfolio includes LAN Infrastructure Solutions (structured cabling, wireless LAN, fiber campus networks), WAN Design and Installation, Fibre Network Solutions, Network Security Solutions (Cyberoam UTM, Kaspersky Antivirus), Surveillance and Access Control Systems, Block Wiring and Telephone Systems, VSAT and Radio Systems, and general IT Hardware Products (computers, servers, switches, routers, PABX, VoIP). These solutions are delivered through partnerships with major manufacturers including Siemon, Nexans, Excel, LS Simple, Cisco, Motorola, and Alcatel Lucent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAN Infrastructure Solutions

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kaspersky LabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012In 2012 CAL became a partner and reseller of Kaspersky Security Solutions, providing antivirus and cybersecurity solutions to customers.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2006Accepted as a Cisco partner, enabling the company to leverage Cisco expertise and network solutions, products, and technologies to meet customer needs. Provides access to Cisco routers, switches, and enterprise networking solutions.
• Cyberoam (Elitecore Technologies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2006CAL has partnered with Elitecore Technologies on its Cyberoam product, an award-winning unified threat management (UTM) appliance. CAL is an authorized reseller for Cyberoam UTM security appliances in Kenya. Staff member is CCNSP (Cyberoam Certified Network Security Professional) certified.
• XorcomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2006CAL is the Sole authorized distributor for Xorcom Business Telephony Solutions in Kenya, providing exclusive distribution rights for IP PBX and business telephony products.
• NexanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2006Partners/authorized installers for Nexans cabling systems. Nexans provides fibre optic cables, connectors and accessories used in CAL installations.
• LS SimplecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2006Partners/authorized installers for LS Simple cabling systems, providing structured cabling solutions for voice, data, and image technologies.
• ExcelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2006Partners/authorized installers for Excel cabling systems, providing standard-based structured cabling systems for voice, data, image and information technologies.
• SiemoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2006Through alliance with local distributors, CAL provides Siemon cabling systems which offer standard-based structured cabling solutions. Siemon products include fibre optic cables and connectors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Safaricom Enterprise: Kenya's largest mobile operator with an enterprise division providing connectivity, cloud, and managed IT services to large corporates and government. Adjacent rather than direct to CAL — bundles its own infrastructure rather than reselling third-party network gear — but competes for the same enterprise ICT budgets.
• NTT DATA (formerly Dimension Data Africa): Global system integrator with a substantial African practice delivering enterprise networking, data center, and managed services. Comparable to CAL on enterprise network infrastructure delivery, but operates across a far broader portfolio and many more geographies.

Direct peers

• SEACOM: Owns/operates undersea and terrestrial fiber infrastructure serving East African ISPs, carriers, and enterprises with connectivity and adjacent ICT services. Comparable to CAL on the fibre network design/installation dimension of the value chain.
• BCS Group Africa: East African technology solutions and system integration company providing enterprise ICT, networking, and managed services. Comparable to CAL on the integrated network and IT infrastructure delivery model, serving similar regional verticals.
• Seven Seas Technologies: Kenyan ICT system integrator providing network infrastructure, structured cabling, and enterprise IT solutions. Most directly comparable to CAL in geography, customer mix (government, healthcare, education), and delivery model of design/install/support.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies (formerly Liquid Telecom): Pan-African fiber and network infrastructure operator offering enterprise connectivity, data center, and managed services across East Africa. Overlaps with CAL on network design/installation for large enterprise and telco customers, though at much greater scale.
• AfricaOnline: Long-standing East African ISP and managed network services provider serving enterprise and SME customers in Kenya with connectivity and related ICT infrastructure — overlapping with CAL's enterprise network and cabling installation work.

Others

• Icolo: Kenyan carrier-neutral data center operator enabling enterprise and telco customers to host infrastructure. Adjacent/ecosystem participant to CAL — CAL installs the campus and access-layer cabling that Icolo's customers require, rather than competing for the same contracts.

Regional players

• Telkom Kenya: Kenyan fixed-line and enterprise telecom operator historically overlapping with CAL's telco customers (CAL delivered the Telkom Kenya Kenstream and SDH ring projects). A potential customer and an adjacent competitor on enterprise networking.
• Smile Communications Kenya: East African 4G/LTE-focused telecom serving enterprise and SME customers with data and voice connectivity. Compares with CAL on enterprise ICT infrastructure in Kenya, though operating primarily as a connectivity provider rather than a cabling/SI specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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