Nairobi-based. Africa-focused. People-first.
Made by People is a human-centered design and technology consultancy based in Nairobi, Kenya. We partner with startups, corporates, and NGOs to design and build digital products and services that are rooted in the real needs of the people who use them.
We've worked with some of Africa's most respected organisations — from Safaricom and Twiga Foods to GIZ, ICRC, UNFPA, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — on everything from mobile apps and platform redesigns to AI tools, design sprints, and UX training.
Our work spans strategy, design research, product design, and software development. We don't just design — we build. And everything we build starts with the people it's for.
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Impact at Scale
Years of experience across Africa
Projects delivered across sectors
Countries we have worked in
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Our Values
Human-Centered
Every decision we make starts and ends with the human being at the centre. No exceptions. No shortcuts.
Context is Everything
African markets are diverse, dynamic, and complex. We don't import assumptions — we build from what's real.
Make it Work
Beautiful design is nothing without impact. We measure success by whether the product actually helps people.
Radical Honesty
We tell clients what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Good work requires trust, and trust requires truth.
Build to Last
We're not interested in quick wins. We want to create systems, products, and capabilities that endure.
Collaboration
The best solutions emerge from genuine partnership — with clients, communities, and our own interdisciplinary team.
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