MITSUMI’s Journey: Empowering Africa’s Digital Transformation

In this exclusive interview, Mr. Mitesh Shah shares how MITSUMI evolved from a small computer reseller in Kenya to a leading technology distributor operating across 34 countries. He discusses the company’s strategic growth, its focus on cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise solutions, and how localized expertise and global partnerships are driving innovation and digital acceleration across Africa and beyond.

IT Voice- How has MITSUMI Distribution grown over the years, and what has been its journey to becoming a prominent name in the IT distribution sector?

Mitesh Shah– MITSUMI Distribution’s journey began in 1998 in Kenya, as a computer reseller under the name Mitsumi Computer Garage Ltd. founded alongside my brother and co-founder, Jagat Shah. What began as a modest venture gradually grew with our shared vision and perseverance. In 2003, we expanded to Dubai, UAE, laying the foundation for MITSUMI with a mission to deliver cost-effective technologies to ...