Born from a deep understanding of the challenges facing schools in East Africa, Esomelo was created to bridge the gap between modern educational technology and the realities of schools operating with limited resources and unreliable connectivity.
Schools across East Africa face unique challenges that traditional school management systems simply weren't designed to handle. Unreliable internet connectivity, limited budgets, and the need for quick, practical solutions created a gap in the market that needed to be filled.
Teachers were spending countless hours on manual paperwork, parents struggled to stay informed about their children's progress, and school administrators needed better tools to make data-driven decisions—but existing solutions required constant internet access and came with steep learning curves.
We envisioned a school management system that works seamlessly whether you're online or offline, that's intuitive enough for anyone to use, and affordable enough for schools of all sizes. A system built specifically for the African context, understanding the real needs of educators on the ground.
Esomelo was designed with the belief that every school deserves access to powerful, modern tools—regardless of their location or infrastructure limitations.
The values that guide everything we do
Built to work flawlessly without internet, with automatic synchronization when connectivity returns.
Designed for real users—no technical expertise required. Teachers can start using it on day one.
Pricing that makes sense for schools operating in low resource contexts, with flexible plans that scale with your needs.
Dedicated support team that understands your context and is available when you need help.
Everything from attendance tracking to customized report cards—all in one place.
Regular updates and new features based on real feedback from schools like yours.
Since our launch, Esomelo has empowered hundreds of schools across East Africa to modernize their operations, save countless hours of administrative work, and improve communication between teachers, parents, and students.
Stats generated in November 2025
But our journey is just beginning. We realize that this is a problem that extends beyond East Africa and generally sub-Saharan Africa to all schools.
We are committed to continuously improving and expanding our platform to serve even more schools and make quality education management accessible to all.