Zeraki is an educational-technology (edtech) company based in Kenya that digitizes and simplifies school processes, teaching, learning, and data management. It builds digital tools and platforms to support students, teachers, schools, and parents.

History & Founders

Zeraki was founded around 2015. The co-founders include Isaac Nyangolo (CEO) and Erick Oude (COO). The idea emerged from experiences working with educational support programs and noticing challenges in data collection and remedial support in schools.

Mission, Vision & Approach

Zeraki’s mission is to make education more efficient, accessible, and data-driven.
Their objectives include:

Reducing the burden of administrative tasks on teachers and school staff.

Enabling data-driven decision making in schools.

Improving access to learning resources for students.

Enhancing parent engagement through better reporting and communication.

They focus on both well-resourced schools and underserved rural ones.

Products & Platforms

Zeraki offers several digital tools:

Product / Module Purpose / Features
Zeraki Learning A digital revision and learning platform with video lessons, quizzes, notes, and performance tracking.
Zeraki Analytics A platform that helps schools manage academic data, upload grades, create dashboards, and share reports.
Zeraki Finance A school accounting system for managing fees, expenses, receipting, and cash-flow tracking.
Admin Tools / Timetabling Tools to help schools manage timetables and schedules.

These products are designed to integrate into one ecosystem.

Reach & Adoption

Zeraki serves about half of Kenya’s high schools.

Over 5,000 schools use its analytics platform.

The Zeraki Learning app has over a million downloads and supports students in multiple subjects.

The company has also started expanding to other African countries, including Uganda, Guinea, Tanzania, and Ivory Coast.

Funding & Growth

In 2022, Zeraki raised $1.8 million in seed funding, led by international and local investors.

It has also benefited from grants and partnerships with development organizations.

The company is headquartered in Nairobi and employs more than 100 people.

Strengths, Challenges & Impact

Strengths:

Strong local context and understanding of the education system.

Mobile-first tools that work in low-infrastructure environments.

Integrated ecosystem for learning, analytics, and school management.

Large adoption base with both urban and rural schools.

Backing from reputable investors and partners.

Challenges:

Limited internet and digital infrastructure in some schools.

Training and support needed for teachers and administrators.

Competition from other edtech providers.

Balancing affordability for schools with long-term sustainability.

Impact:

Significant time savings in administrative tasks.

Improved parent engagement through better communication.

Enhanced teaching practices driven by data insights.