About Ekima
Technology built for African education
Ekima Interactive builds Ekima OS, an offline-first digital operating system for African education. We partner with government and private institutions to deliver curriculum-aligned learning, automate key school operations and simplify payments, helping bridge the 80% quality education gap across Tanzania and the wider region. Ekima was formed by bringing together Smartcore and SmartDarasa.
Our mission
To use technology to make education easier to access, easier to manage and easier to improve.
Our vision
A future where every learner can access quality education, whatever their location, internet connection or financial situation.
Impact
Real reach, growing fast
500,000+
Learners & educators
reached by Ekima and its founding companies
- 2027 target
1,000+
Schools
in our pipeline to be onboarded by 2027
15,000+
CBC interactive content assets
already produced
Our work
Working with education institutions
We work with government institutions, school networks, training organisations and education partners.
Tanzania Institute of Education
Technology behind the TIE Online Public School and other digital curriculum initiatives.
Small Industries Development Organization
Entrepreneurship learning for small businesses through FursaPlus.
Institute of Adult Education
Digital learning, micro-credentials and technology for adult and youth education.
Christian Social Services Commission
Digital education, centralised admissions and school payments for church education institutions.
What we believe
The values behind our work
Integrity
We are truthful, transparent and ethical in every interaction.
Creativity
We encourage fresh ideas to solve problems and serve learners better.
Quality
We deliver exceptional products, services and experiences.
Self-leadership
Everyone owns their role and results without waiting for supervision.
Collaboration
We respect each other’s strengths; collective effort drives better outcomes.
Growth mindset
With effort, learning and feedback, everyone can improve and achieve more.
Build better education with Ekima
We partner with government and private institutions, from a single school to a national programme, to build a more connected, offline-first education system.
Schools · School networks · Governments · Training institutions · Financial partners