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Vapor Technologies Ltd is the primary vehicle. Everything else — the products, the brands, and the affiliated organisations — flows from the same core mission: business development through technology.

[ Primary Company ]

Vapor Technologies Ltd
Featured Company Business Development · Technology

Vapor Technologies Ltd

Nairobi, Kenya · vapor.co.ke

Vapor Technologies Ltd is a business development company powered by technology. We help startups, SMEs, and enterprise clients across East Africa grow revenue, automate operations, and compete at scale — through intelligent digital systems, AI integration, CRM architecture, and tailor-made strategic solutions.

Founded and led by Steve Nyanumba, Vapor operates across software engineering, AI consulting, marketing technology, and business systems design. Our developer talent comes directly from Steve's cohort pipeline — engineers who know the stack and are aligned with the mission from day one.

> COMPANY_STATS:

Founded Nairobi, Kenya
Focus Business Development via Tech
Products 10+ proprietary platforms
Clients SMEs & Enterprise, East Africa
Team Cohort-trained developers

[ Services Offered ]

AI Consulting & Strategy

AI adoption roadmaps, use-case identification, and implementation planning for business leaders.

Custom Software Development

Bespoke web apps, SaaS platforms, and enterprise systems built on a production-grade Laravel stack.

Business Websites

High-performance corporate sites, landing pages, and e-commerce built for speed and conversion.

Marketing Technology & SEO

Technical SEO, content architecture, and growth-stack implementation that generates consistent leads.

AI Enhancements

Embedding AI capabilities into existing products — intelligent search, document processing, and LLM features.

CRM & Business Systems

Custom CRM, HRM, and ERP platforms built around your specific processes, not forced into off-the-shelf shapes.

Workflow Automation

Automated pipelines, system integrations, and event-driven processes that eliminate manual bottlenecks.

Tailor-Made Solutions

Complex, unique problems that standard tooling cannot solve. Scoped, architected, and delivered end-to-end.

[ Products & Platforms Built Under Vapor ]

SaaS · HR & Payroll Live

Force HRM

AI-powered human resource management and payroll system built for SME compliance in Kenya — KRA, NSSF, NHIF, and Housing Levy automated.

forcehrm.com
SaaS · Forms & Data In Development

NineForm

A smart form builder and data collection platform designed for businesses that need structured intake workflows without the overhead of full ERP systems.

SaaS · Fuel & Fleet In Development

PetroPulse

Fleet and fuel management platform for logistics operators — tracking consumption, costs, and driver behaviour across vehicle fleets in real time.

[ Other Brands ]

Developer Education [YouTube · Cohort Coaching · Community]

Nyanumba Codes

Steve's developer education brand built for the African developer audience. Through a structured YouTube channel and intensive 1-on-1 cohort coaching, Nyanumba Codes produces production-ready engineers — not certificate holders. The channel covers real client builds, SaaS architecture, and the intersection of faith and technology.

YouTube Channel

@nyanumba_codes

GitHub Labs

Open-source repos

1-on-1 Coaching

Cohort pipeline

> MISSION:

Tech wealth belongs in the communities that have never had access to it. Every developer trained is a family that eats differently from now on.

> CONTENT:

Laravel, Livewire & Filament deep-dives
Real client build walkthroughs
SaaS architecture from scratch
Coolify & self-hosted deployment

[ Affiliated Companies ]

Organisations where Steve serves as ICT Director or Tech Lead — driving digital transformation, systems architecture, and technology strategy.

Ricnel Logistics
ICT Director Logistics · Courier · Customs & C&F

Ricnel Logistics

Nairobi, Kenya

A courier, freight logistics, customs clearance, and Clearing & Forwarding (C&F) company operating across Kenya. Steve leads the full ICT strategy — digitising every layer of the operation from fleet to customs to client portal.

[ Technology Infrastructure Implemented ]

GPS Fleet Tracking & Telematics

Real-time vehicle location, speed monitoring, geofencing, and driver behaviour tracking across the entire courier and freight fleet.

Route Optimization & Dispatch

Intelligent routing engine that factors traffic, load capacity, and delivery windows — reducing fuel costs and improving on-time delivery rates.

Mobile Driver App & POD

Driver-facing app for job assignment, turn-by-turn navigation, digital Proof of Delivery (POD) capture, and real-time status reporting.

Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling

Digital service logs, mileage-triggered maintenance alerts, and repair ticket management — keeping the fleet roadworthy and compliant.

Customs Documentation System

Integrated with KRA iCMS and iTax for automated customs declaration, import/export documentation, and single window clearance submissions.

Electronic Cargo Manifests

Digital manifest generation for border crossings and port operations — eliminating paper-based processes and reducing clearance turnaround times.

Duty & Tariff Calculation Engine

Automated computation of import duties, VAT, excise, and IDF levies based on current KRA tariff schedules — reducing declaration errors.

C&F Workflow Automation

End-to-end digital clearing and forwarding workflows — from client instruction receipt through shipping line coordination to final release.

Warehouse Management System

Digital receiving, putaway, picking, and dispatch workflows with live cargo location tracking throughout the depot and warehouse.

Barcode & RFID Cargo Scanning

Scanning infrastructure at every handling touchpoint — ensuring full chain-of-custody visibility from intake to final delivery.

Real-Time Shipment Tracking Portal

Client-facing web portal providing live shipment status, estimated delivery times, and full movement history for every consignment.

Automated Status Notifications

Triggered SMS and email alerts at every shipment milestone — dispatch, transit, customs clearance, and delivery confirmation.

Digital Quotation & Booking

Client-facing freight quotation engine and booking system — automating rate calculation, job creation, and customer confirmations.

M-Pesa & Payment Integration

Integrated M-Pesa STK Push, card payments, and automated invoicing — reducing payment delays and reconciliation errors.

Operations Analytics Dashboard

Live KPI dashboards tracking delivery performance, fleet utilisation, customs clearance times, revenue per route, and client profitability.

Ricnel Energies
ICT Director
Energy Retail Total Energies Partner

Ricnel Energies

Kijauri · Nyansiongo, Nyamira County

Energy retail company and Total Energies partner, operating a fuel station along the Kisii–Kilgoris Road in Kijauri, Nyansiongo, Nyamira County. Steve directs all ICT and digital operations for the station.

ICT Scope

Fuel POS & dispensing management
Stock & inventory monitoring
Total Energies brand compliance
CCTV & IP security systems
Cloud management dashboards
Digital financial reporting
Crenta Digital
Tech Lead
Digital Marketing Business Development

Crenta Digital

Kenya

A full-service digital marketing company covering all fronts of online growth. Steve serves as Tech Lead, bringing business development strategy, technical SEO, and internet packaging expertise to the partnership.

Steve's Contribution

Technical SEO strategy & audits
Internet presence packaging
Web performance & Core Web Vitals
Google Analytics & Search Console
Business development & partnerships
PPC / SEM campaign architecture
The Alps Hotel Nakuru
ICT Director Hospitality · Boutique Hotel

The Alps Hotel

Milimani, Nakuru · Kenya

A boutique hotel in the upscale Milimani neighbourhood of Nakuru. Steve serves as ICT Director, overseeing the full spectrum of technology infrastructure and digital operations across the property.

[ Technology Infrastructure Implemented ]

Property Management System

Full PMS integration for reservations, room assignment, guest profiles, housekeeping workflow, and occupancy reporting — all in one dashboard.

Online Booking Engine & Website

Commission-free direct booking website with real-time availability, rate management, and integration to OTAs such as Booking.com and Expedia.

POS & F&B Management

Restaurant, bar, and room service point-of-sale system linked to the PMS — automated billing, split payments, and kitchen order management.

Enterprise Wi-Fi Infrastructure

Property-wide high-speed Wi-Fi with guest isolation, bandwidth management, captive portal branding, and staff-side network separation.

CCTV & IP Security Systems

Networked IP camera coverage across all public areas, corridors, entrances, and car parks — remotely accessible and cloud-archived.

Smart Room Access & Check-In

Digital key card systems with automated check-in and check-out workflows that reduce front-desk friction and improve guest experience.

Guest CRM & Loyalty System

Centralised guest profile database with preference tracking, stay history, automated post-stay surveys, and loyalty reward management.

Automated Email Marketing

Pre-arrival welcome sequences, upsell campaigns, post-stay review requests, and seasonal promotions — triggered automatically from the PMS.

QR Digital Menus & Room Service

Contactless QR-code menus for the restaurant and in-room dining — updatable in real time without reprinting physical copies.

Revenue & Analytics Dashboards

Live dashboards tracking occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and channel performance — giving management real-time commercial visibility.

Online Reputation Management

Centralised review monitoring across Google, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com — with response workflows and sentiment tracking.

SEO & Social Media Strategy

Organic search optimisation, Google Business Profile management, and content strategy across Facebook, Instagram, and X to drive direct bookings.

Integrated Payment Gateways

M-Pesa STK Push, card payments, and online prepayment links — fully integrated into the booking engine and POS for frictionless settlement.

Housekeeping Management System

Digital task assignment, room status updates, and linen tracking — eliminating paper-based housekeeping and reducing room turnaround times.

Staff Communication Platform

Internal digital workflows for shift handovers, maintenance ticketing, and inter-department communication — reducing verbal relay errors.