Welcome to Somo Careers
We are building the future of grassroots entrepreneurship, catalytic capital, and sustainable local production. Join a visionary team dedicated to empowering growth, simplifying workflows, and creating generational impact across East Africa.
We Build Economic Pathways That Drive Grassroots Prosperity
Somo identifies, trains, funds, and scales entrepreneurs in East Africa's most underserved markets. Through a combination of intensive business bootcamps, digital literacy tools, sustainable production facilities, and accessible micro-financing, we unlock transformative growth for informal communities.
Regional Impact Footprint
Our operational hubs span Nairobi (Olympic Stage, Kibera HQ), Kisumu, Mombasa, and Tanzania—collaborating with local micro-entrepreneurs, global development partners, impact investors, and community leaders.
DigiKua & Somo Academy
Digital business education, ledger management, and interactive micro-courses tailored for smartphone and USSD users to master financial literacy and business discipline.
Digital Learning & ToolsTengeneza na Somo
Decentralized green manufacturing facilities and shared machinery hubs enabling artisanal makers to produce certified eco-products with zero capital overhead.
Circular Production & HubsSomo Invest
Catalytic capital, revenue-share loans, and transparent credit scoring designed for founders traditionally excluded from commercial banking systems.
Inclusive FinancingSomo Space & Community
Grassroots co-working spaces, maker workshops, and peer mentorship hubs right within informal settlements that spark connection and local collaboration.
Community EcosystemsAre you the changemaker we're looking for?
As we expand our reach across Kenya and Tanzania, we are looking for purpose-driven leaders, trainers, technologists, and operations specialists to build the next chapter of Somo's impact. Explore our open positions below to start your journey.
Explore Somo Opportunities
Find your next career move. We provide purpose-driven missions, supportive team culture, continuous leadership development, and an environment where your work directly transforms lives.
Frontend Developer
We are looking for a skilled Frontend Developer to design, build, and maintain responsive, user-friendly web applications. The role will involve translating UI/UX designs into functional interfaces, integrating frontend applications with backend APIs, optimizing performance, and ensuring a consistent experience across devices and browsers. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a collaborative development environment, troubleshooting frontend issues, and writing clean, maintainable code.