Technology services that drive real business results
From bespoke software development and cloud migration to cybersecurity audits and business intelligence — Tornad delivers end-to-end IT services that keep Kenyan and East African enterprises ahead of the curve.
Custom Application Development
We design and build web applications, mobile apps (Android & iOS), and enterprise systems tailored to your exact workflows — not forced into a generic template. Every Tornad build is clean, secure, and maintainable.
- ✓ React / Next.js Web Apps
- ✓ Flutter Mobile Apps
- ✓ M-Pesa Daraja Integration
- ✓ REST API Development
- ✓ Progressive Web Apps
- ✓ WhatsApp Business API
Our Development Process
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Discovery & Scoping
We interview your team, map your processes, and define clear deliverables before writing a line of code.
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UI/UX Design
Figma wireframes and prototypes reviewed with your team before development begins — no surprises.
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Agile Development
2-week sprints with fortnightly demos so you see progress and can provide feedback throughout the build.
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Testing & QA
Functional, performance, and security testing before any user acceptance testing (UAT) begins.
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Deployment & Support
Cloud deployment, team training, and ongoing support via SLA — no handoff and disappear.
Digital Transformation Consulting
Digital transformation is not just buying software — it's rethinking how your business operates. Tornad's consultants map your current processes, identify automation opportunities, and build a phased roadmap that minimises disruption while maximising ROI.
- ✓ Process mapping & business analysis
- ✓ Technology stack assessment & selection
- ✓ Legacy system migration planning
- ✓ Change management & staff readiness
- ✓ ROI modelling and KPI framework
- ✓ Post-transformation optimisation
Before
Paper timesheets, manual payroll calculations, Excel HR records, WhatsApp approval chains.
After Tornad
Biometric attendance, auto payroll, HRMS self-service portal, mobile approvals, M-Pesa payouts.
Cloud Solutions & Migration
Move your business to the cloud without the risk or downtime. Tornad's cloud engineers plan, execute, and validate migrations to Microsoft Azure and AWS — with zero data loss guarantees and rollback plans built in from day one.
Microsoft Azure
Azure VM, App Service, SQL Database, Active Directory, CDN, and Backup solutions configured for East African latency.
Amazon Web Services
EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Lambda — multi-cloud options for cost optimisation and workload segmentation.
On-Premise Hybrid
Windows Server 2022, SQL Server 2022, LAN deployments with cloud sync for data sovereignty requirements.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Daily automated backups, geo-redundant storage, point-in-time restore, and documented DR runbooks.
Cloud Migration Checklist
- ✓ Current infrastructure audit & dependency mapping
- ✓ Target architecture design & cost modelling
- ✓ Data migration with zero-downtime cutover plan
- ✓ Security hardening & access control setup
- ✓ Performance testing under Kenya network conditions
- ✓ Staff training on new cloud-based workflows
- ✓ 30-day post-migration monitoring & optimisation
Complete enterprise IT coverage
IT Consulting & Strategy
Unbiased, vendor-neutral advice from consultants who have implemented systems for Kenyan and East African organisations across banking, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.
- ✓ IT strategy & roadmap development
- ✓ Vendor selection & RFP management
- ✓ System integration architecture
- ✓ IT governance & policy frameworks
- ✓ Technology budget planning
Cybersecurity Services
Cyberattacks against Kenyan businesses are increasing. Tornad's security team protects your systems, data, and staff from modern threats.
- ✓ Vulnerability assessments & pen testing
- ✓ Firewall & endpoint protection setup
- ✓ Security awareness staff training
- ✓ Incident response planning
- ✓ KRA & CBK data security compliance
Data Analytics & BI
Tornad builds BI dashboards and reporting systems that surface the right metrics in real time — sales, payroll costs, inventory, and productivity.
- ✓ Power BI & custom dashboard builds
- ✓ Data warehouse design & ETL pipelines
- ✓ Sales & revenue analytics
- ✓ Payroll cost & workforce reports
- ✓ KPI dashboards for C-suite
What sets our services apart
We're not a reseller. We're not a one-person shop. We're a 10-year-old Nairobi-based engineering firm that has deployed enterprise systems in every major sector of the Kenyan economy.
Kenya-First
We understand M-Pesa, KRA, SHIF, NSSF, and the realities of variable internet — because we work here every day.
In-House Team
No outsourcing. Your project is built and maintained by Tornad engineers who remain accountable long after go-live.
On-Time Delivery
Agile sprints, transparent project tracking, and milestone-based billing ensure you always know where your project stands.
Long-Term Support
SLA-backed support, dedicated account managers, and a WhatsApp support line — your system needs to work on day 1,000 too.
Let's scope your project — no commitment required
Tell us what you're trying to build or fix. Our team will assess your needs, recommend the right approach, and give you an honest estimate — free of charge.