About Us
What is Akiba Fintech?
Akiba is a powerful, online credit platform designed to simplify financial services for co-operatives, microfinance institutions, banks, SACCOs, and even small community savings groups or individual money lenders. The name “Akiba” is derived from the Swahili word for “savings,” reflecting the platform’s deep roots in community-based financial growth and collective responsibility. We empower organizations of all sizes to offer savings, loans, and repayment services from one centralized, user-friendly system.
With Akiba, you can manage every stage of the lending lifecycle - from loan origination and approval to automated repayments and collections - without juggling multiple tools. The platform supports different account types, including savings, checking, and customizable account options, and enables instant payments via Mobile Money, Visa, and Mastercard. Akiba is built to be secure and incredibly affordable, giving even the smallest financial groups access to professional-grade tools that grow with them.
Who We Are?
We’re a small team of tech lovers, business brains, and community believers who care deeply about making finance fair, simple, and accessible. With years of experience in software development and business consulting, we’ve seen firsthand how powerful the right tools can be - especially when they’re built with real people in mind. That’s why we created Akiba: to combine our love for elegant tech with our passion for empowering local economies.
We don’t wear suits every day (unless it’s laundry day), but we take our mission seriously. Whether you're a grassroots savings group or a growing microfinance provider, we’re here to give you the tools, support, and peace of mind to run your operations smoothly and grow sustainably. For us, it’s not just about software - it’s about helping communities thrive.
Why Akiba?
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Efficiency & Automation: Reduce manual errors and administrative burden with end-to-end automation.
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Transparency & Trust: Real-time reporting and audit trails promote member confidence.
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Secure and Transparent: Financial safety is our priority. Your savings are protected with top-tier security measures.
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Empowering Financial Literacy: Gain access to resources and tools that enhance your understanding of personal finance, enabling informed decisions.
- Affordable for All: Get enterprise-grade features without the enterprise price tag - Akiba is the most cost-effective platform, built to support organizations of every size.
Teams
The People
The passionate minds building smart financial tools for real-world impact.
Saasi Simon Peter
Co-Founder & Business Director
Veteran strategist with 30+ years in finance and enterprise growth - brings the wisdom, vision, and “we’ve-seen-it-all” calm to the Akiba journey.
Mogeni Obed Nyakina
Founder & Product Lead
Dreams in code, thinks in strategy - turning big financial problems into beautifully simple solutions. He keeps the platform running smooth, even before your coffee kicks in.
Mukama Pius
Customer Success Manager
Your go-to guide and cheerleader - here to make sure Akiba works for you, not the other way around, with a smile and serious know-how.