About Us - A Worried Parent Built This

The Origin Story

I'm a software developer and a parent of two in Nairobi. When my 8-year-old got her first tablet, I spent an entire weekend trying to set up parental controls. I'm technical—and I still struggled.

I tried every parental control app. They were expensive (KES 1,500-3,000/month), complicated, and designed for American families. None understood that my daughter uses her aunt's phone for YouTube, or that her school WhatsApp group is where the real issues happen.

"If I can't figure this out as a tech professional, what about the millions of Kenyan parents who aren't technical?"

I realized the problem wasn't just tools—it was guidance. Parents don't need another app. They need someone to tell them exactly what to do, step by step, in language they understand.

That's why I built Kiddo Network.

The Problem We Solve

Existing Solutions Are...

Too expensive (KES 1,500-3,000/month)

Too complicated (dozens of settings)

Not designed for Kenya (US-centric)

Focused on spying, not coaching

Require technical knowledge

Kiddo Network Is...

Affordable (free assessment, expert sessions from KSH 1,500)

Simple (we tell you exactly what to do)

Built for Kenya (local context, Swahili coming)

Coaching-based (guidance, not surveillance)

Works for any parent (no tech skills needed)

Our Mission

Make every Kenyan child safe online.

Where We Are Today

Feb 2025

Launched

100+

Families

150+

Children Protected

3

Team Members

100%

Bootstrapped

Our Team

Founder & CEO

Software Developer & Parent

10+ years in software development. Parent of two. Built Kiddo Network because no existing solution worked for Kenyan families.

Child Development Advisor

Child Psychologist

Ensures all guidance is age-appropriate and based on child development research. Reviews all coaching content.

Education Advisor

Former Teacher & School Administrator

Guides school partnerships and ensures content is relevant to the Kenyan education context.

Our Values

Affordability First

Digital safety shouldn't be a luxury. Free assessments and affordable expert sessions because every Kenyan child deserves protection.

Kenyan Context

Built for how Kenyan families actually live. Shared devices, M-PESA payments, local schools, Kenyan values.

Coaching, Not Spying

We help parents guide their children. We don't spy on kids. We build trust between parents and children.

Research-Based

Every recommendation backed by child development research. Not opinions—evidence.

Privacy First

We collect minimal data. We never sell it. Your family's information is yours alone.

Honest & Transparent

No fake promises. We tell you exactly what we can and can't do. No hidden fees.

Our Vision for the Future

Short-term (2025)

1,000 families on the platform

Swahili interface launch

20 school partnerships

WhatsApp integration

Medium-term (2026-2027)

10,000 families across Kenya

East Africa expansion

Telecom partnerships

AI-powered coaching

Long-term

Every Kenyan child safe online

Expand across Africa

Influence digital safety policy

Set the standard for affordable digital parenting

Press & Recognition

"Kenyan Startup Making Digital Parenting Affordable"

TechCabal, 2025

"The Digital Parenting Coach Every Kenyan Family Needs"

Business Daily, 2025

"How One Parent Is Solving Kenya's Digital Safety Gap"

Nation Media, 2025

"Top 10 Kenyan Startups to Watch"

Disrupt Africa, 2025

Contact Us

General

hello@kiddonetwork.co.ke

Support

support@kiddonetwork.co.ke

Schools

schools@kiddonetwork.co.ke

Based in Nairobi, Kenya

WhatsApp: +254 XXX XXX XXX

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A Worried Parent Built This

The Origin Story