Simon Muriuki

CEO @mech_connect | @africakifaru | Helping Kenyan garages & teams build better | Startup lessons from the ground

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

@KCBInKenya kuna master ana test in production 😂

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

@Stan_Subru It’s baad!!

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Beautiful Morning
#Nairobi

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

All the fails we have had aren't because of ideas.

We failed because hakuna distribution.

In Kenya’s tech startup scene, you can build the cleanest product lakini kama hakuna watu wanaona, it doesn’t exist.

Stop overthinking.
Build less hype. Build more reach.

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating !

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Senegal: wins AFCON!
CAF: Morocco is actually the winner...
African football is not for the weak.
#AFCON #Senegal #Morrocco

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Startups are often associated with technology.

But the real foundation is trust.

Customers must trust your product.

Partners must trust your vision.

Teams must trust the mission.

Everything else grows from there.

#Leadership #FounderLessons

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Startups are often associated with technology.

But the real foundation is trust.

Customers must trust your product.

Partners must trust your vision.

Teams must trust the mission.

Everything else grows from there.

#Leadership #FounderLessons

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

The best product insights rarely come from a meeting room.

They come from conversations with real users.

Mechanics.
Garage managers.
Business owners.

Every conversation reveals something new:
• A workflow we didn’t see before
• A challenge we hadn’t considered
• An opportunity to make the platform better

Great products aren’t built in isolation.
They’re built by listening closely to the people who use them every day.
That’s how better tools get built.
#ProductBuilding #StartupLessons #AfricanTech #BuildInPublic

[Greenpeace Africa @Greenpeaceafric]

💥 BREAKING: Kenya just made history. 🚨🌱

Farmers WON - they can keep saving, selling & sharing their Indigenous seeds.

Farmers stood up to corporate giants… and won.
Seeds belong to the people.

Share & demand full implementation of the ruling. ✊🏾🌾

[Nelson Havi SC @NelsonHavi]

The democratic battle lines have today been drawn with clarity. Henceforth it will be the People of Kenya v the Oppressors of Kenyans. I chose to be with the People of Kenya under President David Kenani Maraga.

[Pit Performanté Garage @PitPerformante]

Roll in for an oil change, and treat your car to a comprehensive 60-point inspection. #CarCare #AutoMaintenance

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

@SangKip4 Just watched octane test video on YouTube and Shell V-Power has the worst ranking, l fell so scammed 😡

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

@KhalifKairo Before you get to the next level there must be challenges and you only pass when overcome. Any one who hasn’t tried to build can’t understand this trend. I salute you for the far you’ve come. Keep fighting

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

When designing, I follow the MAYA principle, creating solutions that are advanced yet relatable. Mech Connect embodies this by transforming garage operations for ultimate efficiency and professionalism. #MechConnect

[JamiaTV Kenya @JamiaTvKenya]

Join us tomorrow @ 8:00 am as we discuss the topic youth and innovation with CEO Mech Connect solutions, Simon Muriuki and Rahma Boke COO Mech connect solutions

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Follow @mech_connect for updates as we continue transforming the way garages across Africa operate, making them smarter, more efficient, and ready for the future.

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Why I started Mech Connect.
The journey to revolutionize garage management in Africa began with a simple realization: existing software solutions were overly complex, lacked a systematic approach, and had poor UX. Here’s my story 👇🏽 #MechConnect #StartupStory #KenyaTech

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

My philosophy? You only achieve what you want. With Mech Connect, we’re driving innovation, creating jobs, and contributing to the digital transformation of Africa’s economy, one garage at a time. And we’re just getting started. #TechInAfrica #MechConnect #CEO

[Simon Muriuki @_simonmurimi]

Building a startup in Africa is tough—challenges like securing funding and building the right team can’t be underestimated. But what keeps me going is the impact we’re making on small businesses and the broader automotive industry. #MechConnect #AfricanStartups