Our Story
Kwenda (Mplace Inc) is an early-stage travel technology (Traveltech) startup company building an end-to-end digital infrastructure to digitize travel services in Malawi and rest of Southern Africa. Our solution is a B2B2C full-stack marketplace that digitizes operations of travel and transport companies by connecting them to an online booking platform where users can seamlessly book their Bus,Train, Tours, Accommodation, Events, Food and Car Rental online.
Kwenda is run by a strong entrepreneurial minded team who are passionate about solving real everyday problems through technological solutions. The idea was born by our Founder and CEO, Lumbani Gondwe in 2018 in response to the challenges in Malawi's travel, transportation, and hospitality industries. Kwenda has one mission; simplifying your travel (making your travel fun). We are licensed by the Malawi Ministry of Tourism and Culture as an online travel booking services provider.
At Kwenda, we find satisfaction and purpose in solving real life challenges through technology whilst transforming travel into catalyst of growth and impact, connecting people to goods, services and opportunities and businesses to global markets and the Malawi Tourism to the global economy whilst taking part in driving the Malawi Digital Transformation Agenda.
!Our Core Values
Customer Focus
A customer is at the center of all we do at Kwenda; providing value at every touch point.
Innovation
We strive to out-perform yesterday by continuously innovating and building solutions to problems; generating value and embracing change for new opportunities.
Responsibility
We go-big on being responsible for our actions and results; always striving for excellence.
Embarrassingly Honest
We are transparent about all we do including our fees.