About iSOKO Kenya
Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Digital Trade in Africa
iSOKO is a digital trade ecosystem and business enablement platform designed to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women-led businesses, youth entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and trade associations by providing access to information, markets, networks, and business development services. Commissioned in 2023, iSOKO has reached over 100,000 trade communities across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia and DRC.
The platform was developed to address some of the most persistent barriers facing businesses in Kenya and across Africa, including limited access to market information, fragmented business support services, inadequate digital skills, and challenges in accessing regional and international trade opportunities.
By bringing together traders, buyers, service providers, business support organizations, financial institutions, and policymakers within a single digital ecosystem, iSOKO enables businesses to discover opportunities, build capacity, expand their markets, and participate more effectively in local, regional, and global value chains.
In Kenya, iSOKO is hosted and administrated by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Our Partners
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)
KNCCI serves as the Country Host Institution for iSOKO Kenya. Through its extensive national network and mandate to promote enterprise development and trade, KNCCI plays a key role in mobilizing businesses, facilitating partnerships, supporting platform adoption, and ensuring long-term sustainability of the platform.
TradeMark Africa (TMA)
TradeMark Africa is the lead developer and strategic implementation partner behind the iSOKO platform. Through its work in trade facilitation, digital trade, regional integration, and private sector development, TMA has supported the design and deployment of iSOKO as part of broader efforts to enhance trade competitiveness and economic inclusion across Africa.
Development Partners
The growth and expansion of iSOKO has been made possible through the support of valued development partners committed to advancing inclusive trade and economic empowerment.
These include:
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- The Mastercard Foundation
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Together, these partners support initiatives that promote women's economic empowerment, youth employment, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, and regional trade integration.