Twiga Foods, one of Kenya’s most prominent and heavily funded technology startups, has entered administration after years of financial pressure, restructuring efforts and mounting obligations to creditors.
The development affects GT Flow Limited, formerly known as Twiga Foods One Limited. According to a Kenya Gazette notice published on September 11, the company entered administration on August 17, 2026, with Mohamed Mohamed appointed as administrator.
The administrator has taken control of GT Flow’s business, assets and affairs. The company’s directors can no longer deal or transact with its assets without permission from the administrator, effectively transferring control of the business during the administration process.
Creditors have been given a period to submit details of claims against the company as the administrator assesses its financial position and determines the way forward.
The move represents a major setback for Twiga Foods, which was founded in 2014 by Peter Njonjo and Grant Brooke to transform food distribution in Kenya by connecting farmers and manufacturers with informal retailers through technology and logistics.
The company became one of Africa’s best-known startups and attracted more than $185 million in disclosed funding, including investment and financing from major international institutions.
However, Twiga faced increasing financial difficulties as it attempted to build a profitable and scalable distribution model. The company underwent job cuts, operational restructuring and changes to its business strategy as it sought to reduce costs and improve its financial position.
In 2025, Twiga expanded its FMCG distribution strategy by acquiring stakes in Jumra, Sojpar and Raisons, seeking to build a broader distribution network while maintaining its technology platform. The restructuring also resulted in significant changes to its workforce and operations.
The company has also faced pressure surrounding its Tatu City logistics operations. In a separate development, creditors had sought the liquidation of Twiga Tatu SEZ Limited, another company within the wider Twiga structure.
Importantly, entering administration does not automatically mean that Twiga Foods has been liquidated or permanently shut down. Administration is a formal insolvency process that can provide an opportunity to restructure the business, preserve viable operations, sell assets or ultimately move toward liquidation if a rescue is unsuccessful.
Twiga’s latest development highlights the challenges facing African startups that pursue rapid expansion and rely heavily on external funding while struggling to achieve sustainable profitability.
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