Empowering the Somali Digital Economy​

Kifaax Market was founded in 2020 with the aim of creating a central marketplace for East Africa. Founder & CEO Eng. Omar Ali Sharif created a platform that could provide a variety of products and services. The company has since become a major player in the regional market, with operations expanding to Somalia and Kenya.

Kifaax Market serves both private and business customers, ensuring that its products meet the diverse needs of its customers. The company has built a reputation for quality and reliability, which has contributed to its growth and success in the region

Our Mission

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide in Somalia by delivering accessible, localized, and powerful tech solutions that empower small businesses and entrepreneurs. We harness the power of e‑commerce and digital platforms to create opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation.

What We Do

Kifaax Market offers a suite of products and services designed to strengthen local commerce:

E-Commerce Platform

A user-friendly online marketplace that enables Somali businesses to showcase and sell their products—locally and, ultimately, regionally.

Small-Business Empowerment
Training, digital literacy, and advisory services are aimed at helping business owners embrace technology and grow sustainably.

Why Kifaax?

We understand Somalia’s unique business landscape because we come from it. That local insight allows us to

• Design culturally relevant and language-friendly digital tools.
• Provide reliable, on-the-ground customer support.
• Offer affordable, scalable solutions suitable for businesses at all stages.
• Our name, Kifaax, means “rescue” or “helper,” symbolizing our commitment to assisting businesses in navigating the digital world.

Meet Our Founder

Eng. Omar Ali Sharif combines a strong academic foundation, hands-on industry experience, and deep local knowledge. His vision is clear: to drive Somalia’s digital transformation by enabling entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s technology‑driven economy.

Our Vision

In the next five years, Kifaax Market aspires to become the leading digital‑commerce and IT‑services provider in Somalia—supporting thousands of businesses, facilitating hundreds of thousands of transactions, and making a meaningful impact in communities nationwide.