This archive report was first published on 18 June 2020.
On June 18, 2020, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced its 2020 Technology Pioneers list, featuring 100 technology firms from around the world.
Among the selected firms are two Kenyan start-ups, Twiga Foods and Lori Systems, which have made significant contributions to the technology industry.
Twiga Foods, a leading food delivery platform, has been credited with lowering food costs in Africa by making supply chains more efficient.
The company's model allows mobile technology, food producers, pack houses, and vehicles to converge to deliver farm produce to urban retailers free of charge.
Twiga Foods has attracted significant investments and is seen as the next big thing from Kenya.
Lori Systems, the other Kenyan firm, is a tech-driven logistics services company that was recognised for seamlessly coordinating haulage across frontier markets.
Founded in 2016, Lori provides supply-chain management solutions to cargo owners, ensuring flexibility, reliability, and cost savings.
"This year's class of Technology Pioneers are improving society and advancing their industries around the world," said Ms Susan Nesbitt, WEF's head of the Global Innovators Community.
Other companies honoured include Brazil's CargoX, India's ZestMoney, US-based Metawave, and China's Sensoro, among others.
