Named for the man who drew the first computer
Charles Babbage never saw his Analytical Engine built in his lifetime — but every gear was specified, every register accounted for. We took the name because that's the standard we hold our own work to: designed completely, before it's built at all.
Babbage Technologies works with founders, operators and institutions across Kenya and beyond who need software built properly the first time — not prototyped, patched and rebuilt three times over.
We keep our team small on purpose. A senior engineer, designer and project lead stay on your project from discovery through to the support ticket filed a year after launch, instead of a rotating cast of contractors.
That approach shows up in the numbers our clients care about: projects that ship on the estimate, systems that don't need a rewrite eighteen months in, and a support line that actually gets answered.
— mid-sprint, Nairobi studio
Six working principles
Integrity
We foster trust through honest communication, ethical practice and transparent interactions.
Innovation
A collaborative environment where better solutions come from collective, not solo, thinking.
Reliability
Dependable technology built for long-term stability and robust performance.
Customer focus
Long-term partnerships, with solutions aligned to your actual business goals.
Security first
Stringent data protection measures, so your information stays yours.
Global perspective
Respect for cultural diversity, and solutions that work across borders.
The people setting direction
Simon Keya
CTO & Co-Founder
Kelvin Wekesa
COO & Co-Founder
Elena Safonova
Head of QA
Kate Merzlova
Head of Sales & Marketing
Irina Baryshnaya
Head of Project Management