About Us

Built in Africa. Delivering Globally.

Nakola Expert Systems was founded on a simple conviction: African engineering talent, when backed by the right leadership and processes, can compete with anyone in the world.

From a Bold Idea to a Trusted Partner

Nakola Expert Systems was born from a frustration: too many businesses were forced to choose between affordable but unreliable local developers and expensive but distant international agencies.

We set out to bridge that gap — combining deep understanding of African markets with engineering practices honed at global standards. Every project gets founder-level attention, not a junior fresh out of a bootcamp.

Today, we serve clients across 8+ countries, from Nairobi-based startups to pan-African enterprises and international organizations. Our mission hasn't changed: deliver technology that measurably moves the needle for our clients' businesses.

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Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To empower businesses across Africa and beyond with technology solutions that are expertly built, outcome-focused, and accessible — proving that world-class engineering can come from anywhere.

Our Vision

To become Africa's most trusted and recommended technology partner — the first call for any organization that needs software built right, on time, and to global standards.

Principles That Guide Every Decision

These aren't wall posters. They're the actual standards we hold ourselves to on every project, every sprint, every conversation.

Outcomes Over Output

We measure success by your business results — revenue growth, efficiency gains, user adoption — not by lines of code shipped or hours billed.

Radical Transparency

No hidden costs, no surprise timelines, no black-box processes. You see everything — code, progress, challenges — in real time.

Senior-Led, Always

Every project has experienced leadership from kickoff to handover. You will never be "handed off" to juniors mid-project.

African-Global Mindset

We build for African realities — low bandwidth, mobile-first, local payments — while maintaining standards that work in London, Lagos, and Nairobi.

Continuous Learning

Technology evolves fast. We invest in our team's growth weekly — new frameworks, architectural patterns, and industry best practices.

Long-Term Partnership

We're not a vendor that disappears after launch. Our best relationships are multi-year partnerships where we grow alongside our clients.

Meet the Team

Senior engineers and strategists who lead every engagement. When you hire NES, these are the people actually doing the work.

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Lucky Loonkishu Nakola

Founder & Lead Engineer

Full-stack engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable applications. Leads architecture decisions and maintains direct oversight on every project.

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Brian Wambugu

Senior Software Engineer

Backend specialist with deep expertise in distributed systems, API design, and cloud architecture. Drives technical excellence across all projects.

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Stacey Makori

UX Engineer & Product Strategist

Bridges design and development with user-centered approaches. Ensures every product we deliver is intuitive, accessible, and conversion-optimized.

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Key Milestones

2021

Company Founded

Nakola Expert Systems launches in Nairobi with a mission to deliver global-standard software from Africa.

2022

First 10 Projects Delivered

From startup MVPs to SME digital transformations — built our reputation on consistent delivery and measurable outcomes.

2023

Pan-African Expansion

Engaged clients in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Nigeria. Grew the team with senior engineers and UX specialists.

2024

International Clients & Partnerships

Secured partnerships with international organizations and tech companies. Delivered projects for clients in the US, UK, and UAE.

2025

50+ Projects & Growing

Hit our 50-project milestone with a 98% satisfaction rate. Now scaling our platform for the next phase of growth.

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you need a technical partner, a dedicated team, or a strategic advisor — we'd love to hear about your challenge.