About Daichi
We make procurement simple, transparent, and effective — for everyone.
From a Nairobi studio in 2018 to a continent-wide procurement partner serving individuals, SMEs, corporates, and NGOs.
Our story
Built by procurement professionals who saw what was missing.
Daichi was founded on a simple observation: African organisations — from family businesses to multinationals — were paying too much for too little, with too little visibility into where the money was going.
Eight years later, we're the procurement partner of choice for over 500 clients across the continent. Our 7 pillars and 66 services span every category an organisation buys, and our team brings deep category expertise, supplier relationships, and a relentless focus on measurable value.
Our mission
"To simplify and professionalise procurement for every business and individual in Africa."
One partner. The full procurement lifecycle. Built for the way Africa actually buys.
Our values
Four principles that govern how we work.
Integrity
Independent, transparent, and auditable — every decision is documented and defensible.
Speed
Decisions in days, not months. We move at the pace of business, not bureaucracy.
Value
Measurable savings, every category. We benchmark, negotiate, and report what we delivered.
Partnership
Long-term thinking with our clients and suppliers. Procurement is a relationship business.
Leadership
The team running point.
Adaeze Okonkwo
Founder & Managing Director
Brian Mwangi
Head of Strategic Sourcing
Sara Hassan
Director, NGO & Development
Our journey
Eight years of building Africa's procurement partner.
- 2018Founded in Nairobi
Started as a 3-person sourcing studio.
- 2020First enterprise contract
Multi-year retainer with regional bank.
- 2022NGO practice launched
USAID and FCDO compliance certifications.
- 20247 pillars, 66 services
Full-spectrum procurement portfolio formalised.
- 2026500+ clients served
Operating across East Africa and globally.
Credentials & compliance.
We hold the certifications and registrations our clients require.