Modern manufacturing facility

The African ERP Organizing African Growth

Run Sales, Items (Inventory), Purchases, Banking, Expenses and Accounts in one place—then close faster with Profit and Loss (P&L), Statements, Ageing and Inventory reports.

50%
Reduction in Inventory Waste
24/7
Real-time Operations Monitoring
30%
Improvement in Cost Efficiency
Step 1
Set up company & items

Create your company profile, chart of accounts, and add items with groups.

Step 2
Record daily operations

Post Sales and Purchases, plus Banking receipts/payments and Expenses.

Step 3
Run your reports

Close with Profit and Loss (P&L), Statements, Ageing and Inventory reports.

Manufacturing Challenges That Hold You Back

Modern manufacturing operations face complex challenges that traditional systems can't address effectively.

Inventory Waste & Overstock

Excess inventory ties up capital and leads to spoilage, especially in perishable goods manufacturing.

Lack of Real-time Visibility

Limited insight into production processes, inventory levels, and operational performance across multiple locations.

Branch Coordination Issues

Difficulty synchronizing operations, inventory, and reporting across multiple manufacturing sites and distribution centers.

Manual Tracking & Reporting

Time-consuming manual processes for inventory tracking, cost calculation, and performance reporting.

Cost Control Challenges

Inability to accurately track and control production costs, leading to reduced profitability and budget overruns.

Comprehensive Solutions for Modern Manufacturing

Our integrated platform addresses every aspect of your manufacturing operations with intelligent, scalable solutions.

Inventory Management
Real-time tracking and optimization of stock levels across all locations
  • Automated reorder points
  • Expiry date tracking
  • Multi-location sync
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Multi-Branch Operations
Centralized control and coordination across multiple manufacturing sites
  • Unified dashboard
  • Branch performance metrics
  • Resource allocation
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Cost Tracking & Control
Comprehensive cost analysis and budget management tools
  • Real-time cost monitoring
  • Budget vs actual analysis
  • Cost center tracking
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Business Intelligence
Advanced analytics and reporting for data-driven decisions
  • Custom dashboards
  • Automated reports
  • Trend analysis
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Mobile Access
Full functionality on mobile devices for on-the-go management
  • Native mobile apps
  • Offline capabilities
  • Barcode scanning
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KiLipo
Our inbuilt wallet that automates recording and reconciliation of petty cash expenditures. We integrate licensed PSPs on to KiLipo for the payment functionality.
  • Automated petty cash recording
  • Instant reconciliation
  • Licensed PSP integrations
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See Kidaftari in Action

Watch detailed demonstrations of our platform features and hear success stories from manufacturing leaders.

Kidaftari Platform Overview
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Overview

Kidaftari Platform Overview

Get a comprehensive overview of how Kidaftari transforms manufacturing operations

KiLipo Feature Overview
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Features

KiLipo Feature Overview

KiLipo is Kidaftari's Petty Cash manager/wallet, helping businesses improve both their Expenses & Cash-flow management through instant recording of payment transactions

How to use a Barcode Scanner
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Features

How to use a Barcode Scanner

How to use a barcode scanner and print a sale on Kidaftari (POS)

How Kidaftari App and M-Pesa are Integrated
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Features

How Kidaftari App and M-Pesa are Integrated

How the Mpesa Till/Paybill Integration to your Kidaftari Account (POS) works

Wagana Energy Success Story
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Success Stories

Wagana Energy Success Story

A Kidaftari Accounting video testimonial from Wagana Energy. Wagana Energy is the leading distributor of DLight Solar products in Nyanza and Western regions of Kenya.

Sweet De Laat Success Story
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Success Stories

Sweet De Laat Success Story

A Kidaftari Accounting Testimonial from Sweet De Laat Limited. Sweet De Laat is a manufacturing company that produces Ice Popsicle and Ice cream, distributing them countrywide.

Cenclean Success Story
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Success Stories

Cenclean Success Story

Cenclean is a leading Manufacturer of Laundry Chemicals and Detergents in Kenya utilizing Kidaftari ERP to automate and enhance their operations from Purchases to Manufacturing and finally Sales.

Ready to Transform Your Operations?

Schedule a personalized demo to see how Kidaftari can address your specific manufacturing challenges.

Data Ownership

Your data remains yours. Export anytime.

Automated Backups

Regular backups for peace of mind.

VAT‑Ready

Value Added Tax (VAT) support built‑in.

ERP built for your industry

We surface the same core modules you use—Sales, Items (Inventory), Purchases, Banking, Expenses and Accounts— tailored per industry with clear outcomes.

Dairy Manufacturing
Dairy Manufacturing
Sales invoicing and statements, inventory movements and valuation, supplier invoices/returns, and bank reconciliations.
  • Sales: Invoices, Statements & Ageing
  • Items: Stock Count, Movements, Valuation
  • Purchases: Supplier Invoices & Returns
  • Banking: Receipts/Payments & Reconciliations
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Milling Operations
Milling Operations
Customer invoicing, inventory adjustments and movements, grain purchase invoices, and bank reconciliation.
  • Sales: Invoices, Statements & Ageing
  • Items: Adjustments, Movements, Valuation
  • Purchases: POs & Supplier Invoices
  • Reports: Profit and Loss (P&L), Valuation
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Multi-Branch Retail
Multi-Branch Retail
Store invoicing, inventory counts and movements by location, supplier invoices, and daily cash‑ups.
  • Sales: POS/Invoices, Statements & Ageing
  • Items: Stock Count, Adjustments, Movements
  • Purchases: POs & Supplier Invoices
  • Banking: Cash‑up & Reconciliations
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General Manufacturing
General Manufacturing
Quotes/orders/invoices, inventory adjustments and movements, purchase orders, and GL costing/COGS.
  • Sales: Quotes → Orders → Invoices
  • Items: Adjustments, Stock Count, Movements
  • Purchases: POs & Supplier Invoices
  • Accounts: COGS & VAT in GL
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Distribution & Logistics
Distribution & Logistics
Customer billing, expense budgets, optional stock for spares/consumables, and reconciled collections.
  • Sales: Invoices, Statements & Ageing
  • Items: Stock Count & Movements (optional)
  • Expenses: Fuel/Tolls Budgets
  • Banking: COD & Reconciliations
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Property Management
Property Management
Recurring rent invoicing, tenant statements and ageing, supplier invoices for maintenance, and reconciled collections.
  • Sales: Recurring Invoices, Statements & Ageing
  • Items: Maintenance Stock Count & Movements
  • Purchases: Supplier Invoices & POs
  • Banking: Receipts/Payments & Reconciliations
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Recurrent Billing
Recurrent Billing
Automate subscription and service billing with schedules, pro‑rations, statements, and payment reconciliation.
  • Sales: Recurring Schedules → Invoices
  • Calendar: Billing Cycles & Reminders
  • Reports: Ageing & Revenue Analysis
  • Banking: Receipts & Reconciliations
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Mabati Manufacturing
Mabati Manufacturing
Quotes/orders/invoices, coil → sheets conversion, inventory movements, purchase orders, and true COGS by SKU.
  • Sales: Quotes → Orders → Invoices
  • Items: Adjustments, Stock Count, Movements
  • Purchases: POs & Supplier Invoices
  • Accounts: COGS & VAT in GL
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Don't see your industry? We customize our solutions to fit your specific needs.

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What Our Clients Say

Real results from manufacturers who transformed their operations with Kidaftari.

"It is flexible while it leaves an audit trail of all entries. It gives me all the reports I need for the organization. Am pretty impressed by the talent in Silicon Savannah."
Mr Peter Mbuga
Treasurer, Positive Psychologists Association of Kenya
"KiLipo is my favourite feature. With KiLipo, we are able to reduce our risks when it comes to Petty Cash management which we previously struggled with."
Mr Bob Asiyo
Proprietor, Wagana Energy
"I can use Kidaftari anywhere I want. The Manufacturing feature is detailed and effectively captures our operations, from start to end."
Mr Kivutha Mulei
Proprietor, TION Precision Engineering
"They seemed to have thought of everything when it comes to Manufacturing. With Kidaftari, I am able to accurately track the production cost per unit & better analyze my pricing."
Mr Larry Keya
Proprietor, Sweet De Laat
"I use this application for stock taking and inventories. I can trace all digital receipts in the system while it also helps me in clientele maintenance because it is M-Pesa integrated."
Ms Lynne Kibet
Manager, Sips & Taps
"Even if my phone gets lost, I can access my account from another device. Initially, the owner had to physically come to check the figures. But nowadays, he can track all daily sales from wherever he is."
Mr Felix Oduor
Manager, Iko Poshomill
"My experience with Kidaftari I'd say has made my work load light enabling me to concentrate on more important things and at the same time keeping me in the know of the daily, weekly and monthly performance of my business."
Mr Emmanuel Njoroge
Co-Founder, Thonge Apparel & Clothing
"First, Kidaftari is a Local solution & I always prefer working with a local quality product before going International. Secondly, Kidaftari is Simple & Easy to use, meaning one doesn't require much training."
Evans Wagabi
Proprietor, Health Mark Trainers Limited

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