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Practical writing for builders.
Honest, specific guidance on ERP, payments, and custom software for African businesses — drawn from what we ship in the field.
ERP·22 Apr 2026·7 min read
How to choose an ERP system for a Kenyan SME
Most off-the-shelf ERPs were built for European or American mid-market companies — they assume infrastructure and workflows that don't match Kenyan realities. Here's how to evaluate the alternatives.
Read articlePayments·8 Apr 2026·9 min read
M-Pesa integration: a developer's quick start
Daraja is well-documented but the details trip up most teams. Here's the shortest path from zero to production-ready M-Pesa STK push, with the gotchas spelled out.
Read articleStrategy·25 Mar 2026·5 min read
5 signs your business needs custom software
Not every business needs custom software — most should start with off-the-shelf tools. But there are five specific signals that mean it's time to consider building.
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