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The interest in importing products from developed nations has been growing daily. However, the process is often made difficult by the unreliable online platforms that operate within the import business.

Abner Nyakora pinpointed a gap in this market and resolved to take steps to address it. “Combining my expertise in sourcing from China with my proficiency in the Chinese language, I began assisting small-scale resellers in Kenya to source goods and facilitate their shipment,” Nyakora explains.

The business quickly gained traction and showed promise. Nyakora later teamed up with a former schoolmate, who was still in China, to handle procurement. They also brought on board an operations specialist to oversee the supply chain and ensure the timely delivery of goods to customers.

“Through my high school friend, I met our technical lead, who joined the team to develop the software platform. Once the platform was operational and the process became robust, we hired a marketing lead to drive the platform’s promotion and expand its reach,” he notes.

This marked the founding of Litudian Shipping Company in 2017. “Litudian is a technology platform that is dedicated to digitising the global chain from sourcing to delivery in Africa,” says Nyakora.

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