Ujuzi Code

What Ujuzi Code does

Ujuzi Code Ltd is a privately held, Nairobi-based software development firm operating across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The company delivers custom web and mobile applications, enterprise software (ERP, CRM), e-commerce platforms, and USSD/SMS communication solutions, alongside applied AI/ML services covering NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, and robotic process automation. Its technology stack spans PHP/Laravel, Java, Node.js, and Python on the backend with React Native, Flutter, Vue.js, and Angular on the frontend, plus native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin) development.

The firm serves a heterogeneous mix of enterprise clients (Safaricom, Subaru Kenya, Toyota Kenya, Nation Media Group, Crown Paints, Systech Africa), NGOs and non-profits (One Acre Fund, Amref Health Africa, KHRC, Population Council, African Academy of Sciences), government entities (KCIC), and startups (Keheala), delivering 500+ projects over 10+ years at a reported 98%+ customer retention rate. Ujuzi Code also operates a portfolio of ready-made, productized offerings, including iSMS (AI-powered SMS automation), Pesabox and Tumapesa (M-PESA companion) in fintech, plus Sales Force Automation, NGCDF App, CloudMessage, and StockWatch.

Revenue is generated through project-based custom development, recurring support and maintenance contracts, usage-based SMS/USSD volumes, and subscription-style licensing of ready-made products. Go-to-market is consultative and direct, with a 7-step engagement process (Consultation, Planning, UI/UX Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Support) and a parallel reseller channel offering up to 25% commission on successful sales. The company reports no external institutional funding, acquisitions, or publicly disclosed financials, and is led by a founder/owner-operated structure headquartered at 6th Floor, Hazina Towers, Utalii Lane, Nairobi.

Name

Ujuzi Code

Legal name

Ujuzi Code Ltd

Website

https://ujuzicode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ujuzi Code is a Nairobi-based software development firm delivering custom web, mobile, ERP, e-commerce, USSD/SMS, and AI/ML solutions to enterprise, NGO, and SMB clients across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, with a portfolio of productized offerings including iSMS and M-PESA companion apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Application Development (Web/Mobile/Desktop) (BPAEAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration (BPAEAAAE)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Mobile app development
• SMS and USSD services
• AI and machine learning
• ERP and e-commerce solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development: Project-based custom software development services for web applications, mobile apps, and enterprise solutions. Clients include enterprises, government agencies, and mid-market companies. Pricing based on project scope and complexity.
2. SMS & USSD Services: Bulk SMS campaigns, transactional messaging, and USSD services for communication with customers. Revenue from usage-based messaging volumes and API integrations with existing business systems.
3. Readymade Solutions: Pre-built products including Pesabox, Tumapesa-The MPESA companion, Sales Force Automation, NGCDF App, CloudMessage and StockWatch offered as deployable solutions.
4. Support & Maintenance: Ongoing support and maintenance services for deployed solutions, providing recurring revenue from existing client base with 98%+ customer retention.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ujuzi Code Ltd delivers project-based custom software development spanning web applications, mobile apps, ERP and e-commerce platforms, SMS/USSD communication solutions, and AI/ML capabilities for businesses across East Africa. In parallel, the company sells a portfolio of ready-made products (iSMS, Pesabox, Tumapesa, Sales Force Automation, NGCDF App, CloudMessage, StockWatch) and earns recurring revenue from ongoing support and maintenance contracts.

Product overview

Ujuzi Code is a Kenyan software development firm offering a comprehensive suite of digital solutions organized around core service categories: Web Development (including PHP, Laravel, Node.js, WordPress, and custom web applications), Mobile App Development (Android, iOS, and Hybrid using React Native/Flutter), Enterprise Solutions (ERP software, Software Development, E-commerce), and AI/ML Services (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, iSMS). The company also operates specialized products including Pesabox, Tumapesa (M-Pesa companion), Sales Force Automation, NGCDF App, CloudMessage, and StockWatch. Services are delivered through agile methodology with a focus on rapid, customized solutions for clients across East Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pesabox: A financial management or payment-related service product offered by Ujuzi Code.
• Tumapesa
• Sales Force Automation
• NGCDF App
• CloudMessage
• StockWatch

Products and services

• Web Development Custom web application development services building robust, scalable websites using PHP, Laravel, Node.js, and JavaScript frameworks for businesses across East Africa.
• Mobile App Development Native and cross-platform mobile application development for Android and iOS platforms using Kotlin, Swift, React Native, and Flutter for businesses.
• SMS Solutions Bulk SMS, transactional SMS, and personalized SMS services for marketing campaigns, order confirmations, and automated customer communication with 98%+ open rates.
• USSD Services USSD application development enabling real-time, interactive communication for banking, retail, and healthcare without requiring internet access.
• Custom Software Development Custom software development services including enterprise solutions, cloud applications, system integrations, and legacy system modernization for organizations.
• ERP Software Solutions Enterprise Resource Planning software integrating finance, supply chain, manufacturing, HR, sales/CRM, and business intelligence into unified systems for process automation and data-driven decisions.
• E-commerce Solutions Custom e-commerce platform development with payment gateway integration, inventory management, and seamless shopping experiences.
• Artificial Intelligence Solutions AI solutions including custom AI development, machine learning models, NLP, computer vision, RPA, and AI-powered analytics for business transformation.
• Machine Learning Solutions Machine learning services including custom ML model development, predictive analytics, NLP, and computer vision solutions for businesses.
• iSMS (Intelligent SMS) AI-powered SMS service combining traditional messaging with intelligent automation, personalization, smart workflows, and real-time analytics for enhanced customer engagement.
• Web Design Custom website design services creating visually appealing, user-friendly, and conversion-optimized responsive websites for businesses.
• Pesabox Financial management and payment-related service product developed by Ujuzi Code for payment processing and money management.
• Tumapesa (M-Pesa Companion) M-Pesa companion application for mobile money transactions and financial management, listed in Ujuzi Code's privacy policy as a Ujuzi Code service.
• Sales Force Automation Sales automation tool for managing sales processes, customer relationships, and sales team performance, offered by Ujuzi Code.
• NGCDF App Community development fund application for managing and tracking community development projects, offered by Ujuzi Code.
• CloudMessage Cloud-based messaging platform for automated customer communication, offered by Ujuzi Code.
• StockWatch Inventory management and stock monitoring solution for businesses, offered by Ujuzi Code.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ customer retention rate demonstrates long-term client satisfaction and successful project delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability10 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Andela: Africa-rooted global engineering services firm offering custom software development at much larger scale. Comparable on the custom-application-development service line but operates globally with substantially more resources than Ujuzi Code.
• Cellulant: Pan-African digital payments and commerce platform operator. Adjacent to Ujuzi Code's fintech products (Pesabox, Tumapesa, M-PESA companion) and competes for similar financial-services clients across East Africa.
• Flutterwave: Pan-African payments infrastructure company. Relevant as a comparator on payment integration and fintech-adjacent capabilities that Ujuzi Code delivers, though Flutterwave is a much larger product company rather than a custom dev shop.
• Interswitch: Largest African digital payments and commerce company, with established enterprise software and integration offerings. Comparable to Ujuzi Code's payment integration work and enterprise software services, particularly for financial-services and enterprise clients.

Others

• Africa Practice: Africa-focused advisory and technology firm supporting enterprise and development-sector clients with digital strategy and implementation. Comparable on the East African enterprise and NGO client base that Ujuzi Code serves, though its primary offering is strategy/consulting rather than software development.

Direct peers

• Africa's Talking: Pan-African communications platform providing SMS, USSD, voice, and payment APIs across East Africa. Directly comparable to Ujuzi Code's SMS Solutions and USSD Services platforms (iSMS, USSD gateway) and competes for the same telecom-channel enterprise clients.
• Techno Brain: East African IT services and product company delivering enterprise software, ERP, mobile, and digital solutions across Africa. Directly comparable on full-stack custom development, ERP implementation, and government/donor-funded digital transformation engagements.
• Craft Silicon: Nairobi-headquartered software firm specializing in core banking, microfinance, and ERP systems across East Africa. Overlaps with Ujuzi Code's ERP Software Solutions and enterprise software delivery for financial-services and NGO clients in Kenya.

Emerging players

• BRCK: Nairobi-based technology company focused on connectivity and digital services for African enterprises. Comparable on the enterprise technology and digital-infrastructure theme, though its product focus is more hardware/network-oriented than Ujuzi Code's services.
• Pesapal: East African payment gateway and merchant services provider. Comparable on the payment integration and e-commerce platform capabilities of Ujuzi Code, including WooCommerce and mobile-payment integrations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ujuzicode

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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