IT Insights for East African Businesses
Practical guides, industry news and honest advice from our engineers - no jargon, no fluff.
Why Your Business Email Still Runs on Free Gmail (and Why That Is Costing You)
Most Kenyan SMEs send invoices and tender responses from personal Gmail accounts. Here is what that looks like to your clients, and how to set up proper business email for under KES 800 per month.
Your Developers Are Deploying Code Over SSH: A CI/CD Wake-Up Call for Kenyan Tech Companies
Most Kenyan dev teams still deploy by SSHing into production. We break down how to set up CI/CD pipelines that actually work, with real YAML examples and KES cost breakdowns.
Setting Up a Production Linux Server for Your Kenyan Business: What We Check Every Time
Our 15-point production Linux server checklist, from distro selection to monitoring. Real commands, real configs, built from hardening hundreds of servers for East African businesses.
Office Network Disasters We Have Fixed in Nairobi (and How to Avoid Them)
Seven real network disasters from Nairobi offices - switching loops, rogue DHCP servers, dead WiFi zones and more. What went wrong, how we fixed it, and how to make sure it never happens to you.
Your Business Website Is Slower Than Your Competitor's: Here Is Why (and What to Do About It)
Most Kenyan business websites load in 6-12 seconds. Your visitors leave after 3. We break down the biggest speed killers and how to fix them, with real before-and-after numbers.
Cybersecurity Threats Facing Kenyan Businesses in 2026 (and How to Defend Against Them)
The 8 most common cyber attacks hitting Kenyan SMEs right now, with real incident examples and practical defences that do not require a security team.
In-House IT Team vs Managed IT Services in Kenya: Full Cost Comparison
A detailed KES cost breakdown comparing hiring IT staff vs outsourcing to a managed provider. Real salary data, hidden costs, and when each option makes sense.
Moving Your Business to the Cloud in Kenya: A Step-by-Step Guide for Non-Technical Owners
A plain-language guide to cloud migration for Kenyan SME owners. Real costs in KES, timelines, and what to move first, written by engineers who have done it 40+ times.
Managed Server Infrastructure in Kenya: Stop Babysitting Servers, Focus on Your Business
We manage cloud servers, containers, databases and dedicated infrastructure for Kenyan businesses so your team can focus on building products, not fighting fires.
AWS vs Azure vs GCP: Which Cloud Is Best for Kenyan Businesses in 2026?
We break down real-world performance, pricing in KES, and local support for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud to help East African businesses choose wisely.
The 5 Biggest Cyber Threats Facing Nairobi SMEs Right Now
Ransomware, phishing and credential theft are rising sharply in Kenya. Here's what Nairobi businesses need to know - and do - to stay protected.
Why Odoo ERP Is the Best Choice for East African SMEs
Local currency support, affordable licensing and a vibrant community make Odoo a clear winner for growing businesses in Kenya and East Africa.