She is a recognized expert in developing technological solutions in Africa. As a serial entrepreneur, she founded three startups in Ghana and Kenya.

Safari Mugendi (photo) is a Kenyan tech entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and CEO of Disheey, a startup leveraging technology and data to help restaurants operate more efficiently.

Founded in 2023, Disheey aims to transform restaurant management. The startup offers an innovative app that simplifies operations and increases revenue. This solution includes kitchen order management, real-time reconciliation for greater transparency, and advanced analytics for informed decision-making.

Through data collection, Disheey helps restaurants better understand customer preferences, identify the most popular dishes, and resolve bottlenecks in their services. This information is used to optimize menus, operational processes, and promotions, improving efficiency and profitability. Additionally, the platform facilitates sourcing fresh ingredients directly from farmers.

Before founding Disheey, Safari Mugendi co-founded Eduzuka Education in 2020, a learning center in Kenya. In 2021, she launched Vazeey in Ghana, a startup specializing in the online sale of second-hand products.

The Kenyan entrepreneur holds a degree in Management Information Systems from Ashesi University. In 2023, she completed a digital marketing course at HubSpot Academy, an online learning provider.

Her professional career began in 2019 as a relationship officer at Equity Bank Ltd. In 2021, she worked as a program manager at Yecham Property Consult, a Ghanaian consulting firm specializing in real estate solutions for investors.

In 2022, Safari Mugendi interned in marketing at Global Mamas, a Ghanaian nonprofit dedicated to empowering women. Most recently, between February and August 2024, she worked as a sales advisor at Odoo, a software company based in Kenya.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji