Wakanow.com Opens Shop in East Africa with Pay Small Small Initiative
Lagos, Nigeria
With presence in 10 countries spanning Africa, Europe and Middle East, the continent’s leading tech travel company, Wakanow.com has increased its footprint with the April 15 launch of its operations in East Africa’s Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania aiming to fulfil its long time running of democratizing travel and optimizing customer experience for both domestic and international travellers in the newly entered East African markets.
This was made known by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the 16 year old company, Bayo Adedeji, who in a statement released from the organisation’s headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria’s capital on Monday, April 22, 2024, emphasised that the market entry of Wakanow.com into Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania, which he called the EA4 will indeed redefine how business executives, tourists and fun travellers access end to end travel services: “Waknow.com brings a fresh perspective and industry expertise to delivering travel services that suits the needs of local and international travellers“.
Adebayo Adedeji, Group Chief Executive Officer, Wakanow.com Group
“Wakanow.com continues to push the boundaries of travel technology, and our entry into East Africa represents a milestone in our commitment to enhancing travel experiences across the continent. Our online platform will empower East African travellers with a one-stop-shop for all their travel needs”, Adebayo stated.
He further disclosed that the company has invested in technology to optimise customer experience when they book flight, hotel and other services on the website: “At Wakanow, our unwavering focus on the customer and our relentless drive to innovate on their behalf distinguish us from the competition. Unlike any other player in the market, we harness technology to its fullest extent, enriching the customer experience with added value”, Adebayo added.
The entrance of Wakanow.com, the tech travel giant accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), into the East African markets signifies far more than mere business expansion. It serves as a gateway to a multitude of opportunities for both the business and tourism sectors. Our business strategy prioritizes the alignment of our core principles with the region’s economic advancement and development through the corporate and tourism sectors.
Founded in 2008, Wakanow has rapidly grown to become a one-stop platform for travel enthusiasts, offering a comprehensive suite of services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, travel insurance, airport transfers, vacation packages, visa assistance, and more. With a commitment to excellence, Wakanow has consistently set industry standards, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance the overall travel experience. Wakanow.com now operates beyond its founding country Nigeria, expanding to Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, UAE and the UK.
