The Nairobi Company That Built Kaziiko — and What Comes Next

Most Kenyans using Kaziiko have never heard of Mycrea Technologies. That is by design — the company builds products that work quietly while the products themselves take centre stage.

Mycrea Technologies is a Nairobi-based software company and the team behind Kaziiko. They build digital products for the Kenyan market: platforms, tools, and systems designed for local problems rather than adapted from products built for other markets.

Why They Built Kaziiko

The idea came from a frustration that every Nairobian recognises. Thousands of Kenyans pay hundreds of shillings at cyber cafés for simple digital tasks — filing a KRA return, applying for a logbook transfer, renewing a business licence. The person behind the counter often knows no more than the client does. If something goes wrong, there is no recourse. No receipt, no record, and the money is gone.

Kaziiko was built to change that. Not by making government portals simpler — that is KRA and eCitizen's job — but by connecting clients with verified experts who do these tasks every day and stake their reputation on each delivery. Payment goes through M-Pesa and is held until the work is confirmed done. No cash in hand, no vanishing agent.

The platform now lists over 43 service categories, from KRA returns and NTSA transfers to graphic design, CV writing, and AI-powered automation. All payments via M-Pesa. All experts verified. Browse verified experts on Kaziiko →

What Mycrea Builds Beyond Kaziiko

Kaziiko is one of several products Mycrea is building for the Kenyan market. The company's focus is digital infrastructure — systems that Kenyan businesses and individuals can use to work better without depending on solutions designed elsewhere. Their current work spans marketplaces, automation tools, and learning platforms, all anchored in Nairobi but built for Kenyan realities: M-Pesa as the default payment rail, mobile-first interfaces, and the specific bureaucratic landscape every Kenyan business has to navigate.

You can read more about their work at mycrea.dev.

The Academy

One of Mycrea's newest products under the Kaziiko umbrella is Kaziiko Academy — a certification platform for digital and government service skills. Courses cover KRA filing, eCitizen services, graphic design, digital marketing, and more. Each is priced at KSh 999. Learners who complete a course earn a certificate they can display on their Kaziiko expert profile, signalling to clients that they have formal training in the service they are offering.

The Academy exists partly because Mycrea noticed a pattern: the experts who attracted the most orders were not always the most experienced — they were the ones whose profiles communicated trust clearly. A certificate helps with that.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs Mycrea Technologies?

Mycrea Technologies is a Nairobi-based technology company. Their website is at mycrea.dev, where you can find contact details and a description of their current projects.

Is Kaziiko owned by Mycrea?

Yes. Kaziiko is a product of Mycrea Technologies, operated alongside other digital products and services the company builds for the Kenyan market.

How do I work with Mycrea as a business?

For business enquiries, technology projects, or partnerships, visit mycrea.dev to get in touch with the team directly.

Can I hire someone on Kaziiko for my business?

Yes. Kaziiko has a directory of verified experts across 43 service categories. You pay via M-Pesa, and funds are held until the work is delivered.