Built in Kenya,
for the world.
Ellines Group is a Kenyan holding company home to businesses across technology, literature and living — founded by Elijah Mwangi M to create what East Africa deserves.
"We build businesses that matter."
Ideas that become
real businesses.
Ellines Group was founded on the belief that Kenyan and East African talent is capable of building world-class products — not copies of what exists elsewhere, but original businesses that solve real problems and create genuine value.
From enterprise technology to original literature and handcrafted furniture, every company in the Ellines portfolio is a proof of that belief. We build businesses with purpose, finish them with craft, and grow them with ambition.
The Group is headquartered in Nyeri and Nairobi, Kenya — and every business it builds is designed to serve East Africa and reach the world.
Technology. Stories. Living.
Three words that define the three pillars of the Group. Technology — software, AI and digital services that power businesses. Stories — original literature that captures East African life. Living — handcrafted furniture for the spaces people call home.
Each pillar is independent. Each is purposeful. And together, they form a Group that represents a complete vision of what Ellines is building — not just for Kenya, but for the world.
How Ellines was built.
The Group begins with a conviction
Elijah Mwangi M starts building Ellines Group with a clear belief: East African talent can build world-class businesses. The group structure is designed from the start — multiple companies, one shared identity and set of values.
Ellines Tech is established
Ellines Tech launches as the technology arm of the Group — offering software development, AI integrations, cybersecurity and digital services to businesses across Kenya and East Africa.
Ellines Haven opens its doors
Ellines Haven launches as Kenya's digital bookstore — publishing original novels and short stories by Elijah Mwangi M, inspired by real East African life. The library grows with every new release.
Ellines Rattan Furniture is crafted
The third pillar — Ellines Rattan Furniture — brings premium handcrafted rattan and cane furniture to Kenyan homes and offices at honest prices. Beautiful design meets skilled craftsmanship.
The Group continues to grow
Ellines Group is designed to expand. New businesses, new verticals and new ideas will join the portfolio as the Group evolves — each one built with the same spirit: authentic, ambitious and made to last.
The values that guide the Group.
Three pillars. One vision.
Each company creates value in a different dimension of life — together they form a complete ecosystem.
Technology
Ellines Tech — the engine of the Group. Software, AI, cybersecurity and digital services that power businesses across East Africa.
Visit Ellines TechStories
Ellines Haven — original books and literature from East Africa. Stories that reflect real life, honest and without imitation.
Enter Ellines HavenLiving
Ellines Rattan — handcrafted furniture for homes and offices. Beautiful materials, honest prices, skilled hands.
Explore Rattan