About SectID
Building Africa's Trust Infrastructure
SectID is the compliance operating system for African banks, fintechs, SACCOs, telcos, and government agencies. We verify identity, onboard businesses, screen for financial crime, and prove compliance — all from a single API.
Our Mission
Every African deserves access to modern financial services. But trust is the prerequisite. We exist to make compliance effortless — so innovators can focus on building, not burdening customers with paperwork.
We are not a compliance checkbox. We are the operating system that turns regulatory requirements into competitive advantage.
What We Believe
Trust First
We believe trust is the foundation of every financial relationship. Our platform is built to verify, protect, and prove compliance at every step.
Africa-Centric
Built in Africa, for Africa. We understand local IDs, regulators, and infrastructure — not as an afterthought, but as our core mission.
Speed & Scale
From startups to enterprise banks, our infrastructure scales with you. Sub-second verifications and 99.9% uptime SLA.
Precision
Every decision is explainable. Full rule attribution, audit trails, and regulator-ready exports — no black boxes.
Our Journey
SectID Ltd incorporated in Nairobi, Kenya
First KYC verification API deployed
Business onboarding and sanctions screening modules released
Coverage extended to Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa
SOC 2 Type II audit initiated, ISO 27001 alignment achieved
Leadership
Mande Biko
Founder & CEO
Software architect and compliance strategist with deep experience building financial infrastructure for African markets.
Where We Work
Nairobi, Kenya
Headquarters
Kampala, Uganda
East Africa Hub
Kigali, Rwanda
Innovation Lab
Want to learn more?
Explore our documentation, trust center, or reach out to our team.