Who We Are

Every business has the same common goal - to promote a product or service and increase sales and revenue. Your online strategy is an integral part of growing your business.

Our Company

Founded in 2006, GBC offers flexible ICT solutions in Web design, Web based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and team reporting tools, domain registration, web hosting and internet marketing and other web services with professional project delivery and expert advice. GBC helps clients improve organisational and individual performance by leveraging well-managed ICT infrastructure, backed up by expert support and advice. The professionalism of our people, combined with the unique functionality of The GBC platform, ensures that we deliver a fast, exceptionally reliable and unusually accountable service to our clients. Ours is a flexible approach unique to the client needs.


Mission

To work with our clients and tailor-make ICT solutions for their businesses that will assist them increase their efficiency and ensure a maximum Return on Investments.


Vision

To be the ICT solutions provider of choice in Eastern Africa based on our client approach.


Our Staff

We like the idea of having bright, outgoing people around the office. We genuinely believe that personable, communicative engineers do a better job than those who are less able to relate to individual clients and their specific needs. We continue to motivate and develop them via individualized training plans. This ensures that GBC remains at the cutting edge of technological and market developments.


Why GBC

  • Unrivalled customer service.
  • Unparalleled accountability and insight.
  • Proactive management.
  • Open, Flexible atitude.

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Technology & Frameworks Expertise
  • Our Fans
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  • On-going Projects
  • Latest Projects

News

Perfect Pics website launch

We are pleased to announce the launch of Perfect Pics Website. They contracted us to develop a website that will offer a maximum return on investment. We did just that!

GBC to host .KE registrars strategy meeting

We will be hosting the .KE registrar meeting to be held at ALFRALTI on 8th February 2012 as from 07:00 am - 08:30 am. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Kenic's digital marketing strategy and the way forward.

Launch of ICEA Intranet

We have launched the ICEA LION intranet! It has been a pleasure working hand in hand with ICEA LION after the recent merge of Lion of Kenya and ICEA.

GBC scoops CIO Award

It is with great honour that we announce GBC as a CIO 100 Honoree, 2011. Our regards to all our clients and the internal team.

GBC gets KeNIC Accreditation!

GBC has been recognized by KeNIC for its competency and credibility as a domain registrar. Visit http://www.kenic.or.ke/index.php/registrars/registrar-list

You can register your domain online on www.gbckenya.net

Launch of HOP Website

GBC launches HOP website with a bang! We have entered the procurement industry, watch this space...House of Procurement enables their customers to get ahead of the game, especially in areas of complex or fragmented spend.

Launch of ERISP Website

We are glad the launch of ERISP Kenya website. ERISP is an initiative of Enablis Entrepreneurial Network East Africa Ltd (Enablis) supported by The Rockefeller Foundation.

Launch of Car & General website

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Car & General website 
www.cargen.com

''We have been certified ISO 9001: 2008 and we acknowledge your input of ensuring our website is on and hosted. It really counted on ISO assessment /review.''Kamau Peter, Agro Irrigation & Pump Services Ltd

''The face of the website is superb, I like it. I am working on the balance of the contents. Will keep you updated.''Dipak Nanji, Amity Equipment Limited

Toyota Kenya, Sales, Marketing and Logistics team leader said " My sincere congratulations on reaching your 5th birthday, & best wishes for the years ahead.Given the professional manner with which you have provided our website solution I will not have any reservation in recommending GBC to others".

Paul Kamote of Prime Care Agro said "I wish to sincerely commend you for the good work done within a promised deadline. We at PCA are very impressed . You guys are truly professionals".

We deliver solutions that work for our clients!

We deliver solutions that work!

GBC is now 5 YEARS old!

GBC celebrated its fifth year anniversary on Friday, 5th August. We would like to thank all our clients, suppliers and the general public who have contributed towards our development. Our vision still remains," To be the ICT Solutions provider of choice in Eastern Africa based on our client approach".

Pistis Children's Home Partnership

GBC has stretched its helping hand to a children's home in Nakuru, Kenya. As our way of giving back to the society, we have developed a website for the home at absolutely no charge. We also, as a company visited the home to offer material support and we have put it as an initiative to offer support to the home when it comes to needs and their activities as well. This partnership will go a long into bringing Pistis Children's Home to a whole new level.

WHMCS

As part of utilizing ICT Solutions,we have developed a portal that enables the public to register and buy domains online at the comfort of their location. We have intergrated user friendly payment modes such as Airtel Money, Yu Cash, MPESA and Bank transfer. Kindly visit www.gbckenya.net for further details.

On-going Projects

Agmark
agmark

 The Agricultural Development Trust is a Kenyan not-for profit  organization affiliated with CNFA Inc., a global NGO based in  Washington.

Ideatrophy

uniliver

 Ideatrophy is a Unilever on-campus youth development  initiative designed to create an "out-of-the-classroom" learning  experience that focuses on the development of personal and entrepreneurial competencies amongst Nigerian undergraduates.

Adwest Portal

adwest

The support portal will enhance interaction with the public and act as a feedback mechanism.

Kapi

kapi

This is a system that will showcase products and allow the users to purchase products from the website. You can call it an online super market for KAPI!

Latest Projects

Ideatrophy

uniliver

 Ideatrophy is a Unilever on-campus youth development  initiative designed to create an "out-of-the-classroom" learning  experience that focuses on the development of personal and entrepreneurial competencies amongst Nigerian undergraduates.

  • The Team
  • Rose Maghas
  • Valentine Miheso
  • Kenneth Muturi
  • Beth Mwangi
  • Marion Rono
  • Godwin Toilem
  • Eliud Kiprotich
  • Michael Buluma
  • Rita Kituyi
  • Mwikali Irene
  • Francis Mwilitsa

The Team

  • Rose Maghas - Managing Director

  • Valentine Miheso - Operations Director

  • Kenneth Muturi - Technical Manager

  • Beth Mwangi - Sales/Client Relations Manager

  • Marion Rono - Accounts Manager

  • Eliud Kiprotich - Lead Mobile Developer

  • Rita Kituyi - Lead SEO Developerr

  • Michael Buluma - CMS Lead

  • Godwin Toilem - Web Systems Administrator

  • Francis Mwilisia - Office Messenger/Driver

  • Irene Mwikali - Customer Care Executive

  • Salome Atelo - Office Assistant

  • Nicholas Mwenda - Motion and Graphics Designer

Rose Maghas

Managing Director


Information Technology specialist with extensive experience engineering, implementation, administration and support of information systems especially Windows based environment.

In-depth knowledge in the planning, implementing and managing information security policies, disaster recovery planning, business continuity and data warehousing and mining, information backup and storage network solutions. Project experience within East, West and Central Africa.

Valentine Miheso

Operations Director


Business Management Executive with extensive experience in strategy, operations, change management, people management, policy analysis, project management, financial modeling and community development.

He has extensive business experience in the East African region in both the private sector and not for profit sector (NGO).

Kenneth Muturi

Technical Manager


Technical Team Leader with vast experience and a passion for Web development and Graphic design. Has vast experience in web development technologies such as HTML5, XML, CSS3, PHP5, AJAX, jQuery, JS andAS3.

Beth Mwangi

Sales/Client Relations Manager


Holds a diploma in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology(JKUAT).Prior to joining GBC, she worked in the sales and marketing department of a leading chain of hotels in Kenya. She has also worked as a customer advisor for a top ranking bank in the country. Her vast experience includes working as a technical assistant at an ICT firm in Nairobi.

Marion Rono

Finance & Administration Manager


A certified accountant with a degree in Bachelor of Business Administration. She has vast experience in accounting.

Godwin Toilem

Web Systems Administrator


Holds a degree in Computer Science from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology(JKUAT). He has extensive experience in administration of Windows 2003 Server and Linux Centos server ,domain controllers, AD, DHCP, DNS, FTP, installation, configuration and maintenance of XP, IIS and Apache Server. He is also involved in the set up and maintenance of web servers, application configuration in IIS and web design.

Eliud Kiprotich

Web Developer


A developer undergoing vast experience in using PHP, Ajax and JQUERY to develop web applications and websites. He holds a Diploma in Information Technology from Nairobi Aviation College and has been involved in the development of online applications and websites in IT firms.

Michael Buluma

Web Developer


A developer with experience in using Javascript, Programming, System Development, Project Management, System Analysis and Design. He is currently studying Diploma in Information Technology at Zetech College and has played part in the development and maintenance of websites under CMS platform.

Rita Kituyi

Web Developer


A bachelor of Business information technology graduate from Strathmore University, with experience in developing PHP, HTML and Java based applications. She also has sound people skills by virtue of her experience in teaching.

Mwikali Irene

Customer Care Executive


A Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate from Kenya Methodist University with vast experience in Customer Care. Also has excellent communication skills by the Virtue of her skills in Human Resources and Counseling.

Francis Mwilitsa

Office messenger/Driver


Francis who has vast experience in driving has a grade BCE driving license. Over the years he has developed high professionalism in dealing with the company clients. He is very passionate about his work.

  • Careers
  • Internship Programme
  • Internship Testimonials
  • Internship Testimonial 2

Careers

GBC offers flexible ICT solutions in Web design, Web based Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and team reporting tools, domain registration, web hosting and internet marketing and other web services with professional project delivery and expert advice. We help clients improve organisational and individual performance by leveraging well-managed ICT infrastructure, backed up by expert support and advice.

No Current Vacancies

We are always sourcing for talented and passionate interns to join the Technical and Sales department.
If your qualifications and experience match up to the above, submit a cover letter and CV to 

GBC is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship Programme

"We Hire Character and Train Talent"

What is an Internship Programme?

Internship programmes are designed to give University and College students an opportunity to complement their formal education with career-related experience. In most cases, these programs are initiated by universities/colleges as a formal part of their curriculum; however more and more businesses are taking an active role in organizing these beneficial programs. Knowing the competition in today's professional environment, students often need more than just a college degree/ diploma. Businesses and organizations are putting pressure on schools to better prepare students for the actual requirements of the competitive market.

Our way

GBC believes in nurturing talent from within and the internship programme is designed with the objective of ensuring a continuous stream of talent for growth. Our internship programme is part and parcel of our core business strategy and we retain all our interns who buy into the long term vision of the company.

The benefits of Internship

We offer a stipend to cater for your commuting expenses.
We offer free lunch.
We give you the opportunity to deploy your talents.
We give the opportunity to convert your technical skills into business solutions.

Our quality standards

1. Simplicity
2. Avoid Mistakes
3. Cleanliness and Neatness
4. Clear Objectives
5. Responsibility
6. Cooperation
7. Observe Deadlines
8. Quality Controlling
9. Improvement

We have high standard guidelines when dealing with clients

We promise a friendly voice at the end of the phone
The friendly voice of a real person who knows what he or she is talking about - and who first and foremost listens to you.

We promise to resolve problems promptly

Sometimes, we make mistakes. Other times, for whatever reason, things go wrong. As soon as we know there's a problem, we act. We explain exactly what steps we'll take to rectify the situation, and we give you regular progress reports as we go through those steps. More often than not, there's a happy ending. That's because we go to great lengths and do our very, very best to resolve the situation to your satisfaction.

We promise to look after the client

You always have a named account manager to look after you. They will get to know you, your business and what you expect from us. They will also talk straight, sort things out and look after your interests with the right solutions at the best value.

We promise flexibility

We have systems and processes. But we also have flexible and experienced people with a willing attitude and a must-get-through approach, who deliver the solution you need.

We promise to keep it simple

We work on a simple theory. The easier we make it to use us, the more you'll want to.
  • We promise not to over-promise
    We can provide pretty much any web-based solution. It's rare that we can't meet your request - but we'll never say we can do something, when we know we can't.
  • We promise to listen and learn
    We're good but we can always be better. We want to hear your opinions and views about us and how we perform. We listen to what you say, and use it to improve what we do. It's continuous improvement through customer involvement. So don't hold back - feed back.

Why would you want to have a long term career with GBC?

We offer full medical cover from reputable health Insurance covering In and Out patient, dental and optical.
&nAll our staff are fully insured against work related injuries through the Work Injury Benefits ACT.
We offer subsidized lunch.
We offer a conducive work environment and opportunity for growth.
We have in place an employee ownership plan and all staff who qualify become part owners of the company.
We give you a chance to roll out web solutions that some of the big industry names use to support their business goals.

We are looking at someone who is passionate about technology and has a long term view of growth. We need you to come and challenge the status quo in web solutions and push the limits of what can be done.

Godwin Toilem

Rich Internet Application

  • Adobe Flex/RIA

  • Microsoft Silverlight

  • Designing 2D & 3D

  • Flash animation

  • Microsoft Surface Development

Java/J2EE Technology

  • Java

  • Groovy & Grails

  • JavaFX

  • Oracle

Our Fans

What a great company. After my first meeting with them, I knew that they had what other Web Design companies didn't have. a commitment, and conscientiousness to do right by the client, along with of course a high level of expertise in computers & graphics. During the process I asked for design choices.no problem. I asked for an easy user interface.no problem. I asked for our ability to manage the changing content of our site. no problem. I asked for a timeline to be "online" no problem. Even when I asked for "just one more thing" there was never a problem. These guys rock! I always felt listened to and completely taken care of. With the quality of the work and attention that I received, I will recommend them to everyone I know.

Client 1
Company 1

I highly recommend GBC for web design. They were creative in their design for my site and customized it so it has a unique look that sets it apart from others. They were amazingly fast in their work and had my sight up and running in no time. They are reliable and give you what they promise they will give you. They kept or beat all deadlines. I am so pleased with their work that I will continue to have them maintain my site for updates.

Client 2
Company 2

  • Our Clients
  • Toyota Kenya

  • Car & General

  • Amity Kenya

  • Perfect Pics

  • Siginon Group

  • Seedlinks

  • Machine Technologies Africa

  • Unilever

  • Anka Consults

  • Industrial Ecology Institute

  • Impact Sourcing Kenya

  • Elite Hostels

  • House of Procurement

  • Farmchem Limited

  • Zetech College

  • ACDI VOCA

  • Murphy Chemicals Ltd

  • Technoserve M & E Portal