Mctaba

Mctaba Labs is a Nairobi-based software and AI development studio serving African businesses. It designs, builds, and ships digital products, with more than 50 products delivered for over 30 clients. Its work and teaching reflect practical needs in African markets, including technologies such as M-Pesa, WhatsApp, and USSD. Alongside client development, Mctaba trains aspiring and working engineers through live classes, bootcamps, masterclasses, webinars, and in-person events.

Its learning approach is project-first, emphasizing practical skills, real client work, and the tools businesses use. The free Whiteboard Series offers daily live classes, while weekly webinars address career and software development questions. The company also runs bootcamps designed to help participants build portfolios and pursue technology careers. Mctaba shares lessons through online platforms and delivers talks and workshops at universities and other venues across Kenya.

Founded by software engineer Bonaventure Ogeto, Mctaba Labs brings together product development, technical education, and community engagement. The company reports having trained more than 100,000 people and supports an active learning community through classes, events, and student projects.