We are thrilled to announce that Kwenda has been shortlisted among the Top 20 ICT innovators in Malawi by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for the inaugural Malawi National ICT Innovation Awards!

Kwenda is Malawi’s pioneering, award winning early-stage Travel Technology (Traveltech) startup, providing e-ticketing and travel technology solutions. Our platform makes it easier for people to buy tickets for events and experiences, book stays, and access other travel services directly and seamlessly online, via their smartphones or even feature phones - No internet connection required.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and resilience of our team, having been recently awarded Malawi’s Best Innovation and Technology Solution of the Year 2025 by the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM). Being acknowledged among the nation’s leading innovators and out of 226 entries, inspires us to continue innovating, pushing boundaries, collaborating widely, and building solutions that showcase Malawi’s potential on the global stage”. Kwenda founder and CEO, Lumbani Gondwe said.

The National ICT Innovation Awards celebrate organizations and individuals who are shaping Malawi’s technology landscape with innovative solutions. Being shortlisted in the Top 20 validates our commitment to improving access to events and travel, solving real challenges, and creating meaningful impact in Malawi and beyond.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to MACRA, our partners, and our users who continue to believe in Kwenda. Your support fuels our drive to keep innovating and improving experiences for our users.

Join us as we showcase our groundbreaking solutions at the launch of the National ICT Innovation Awards:

• Venue: BICC, Lilongwe

• Date: 21st April, 2026

Congratulations to all selected innovators — we are proud to be among such inspiring peers!

This is only the beginning. We are motivated more than ever to continue building solutions that elevate Malawi’s presence in the global innovation ecosystem. Stay tuned as we continue our journey and share more updates from the awards and beyond!

For media inquiries, please contact: Edith Chihera, Head of Marketing and Communications | echihera@kwenda.co

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Kwenda Makes the Top 20 Innovators in Malawi’s Inaugural National ICT Innovation Awards! 🚀