Somalia’s Tabaarak ICT Named East Africa’s Best SME Service Provider

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somali technology company Tabaarak ICT Solutions has won the Service of the Year award in the private-sector SME category at the 2026 East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards in Kigali, Rwanda.

The award, recognizes the company’s performance in service delivery and places it among organizations recognized for quality and competitiveness across the region.

Tabaarak emerged ahead of Rwanda’s Santech, which was named first runner-up, and Kenya’s Ranqual Consulting Group, which took second place.

The regional recognition follows the company’s success at the 2026 Somali National Quality Awards and its attainment of ISO 9001:2015 certification in late 2025.

According to the company, it has nearly two decades of experience providing technology services to government institutions, private businesses and organisations in Somalia and other East African countries.

Its operations cover software development, digital platforms, mobile and web applications, IT infrastructure, networking, security solutions and technology consultancy.

The award comes as businesses and public institutions across East Africa increasingly rely on digital systems to improve operations, manage information and deliver services.

The EAC Regional Quality Awards recognise organisations that demonstrate strong quality management, innovation, standards compliance and competitiveness. The 2026 edition recognised 26 organisations from six member states.

Tabaarak’s achievement also adds to the recognition of Somali businesses at this year’s regional awards, highlighting the participation of local enterprises in the wider East African market.

The company is headquartered in Mogadishu and serves clients across Somalia and the region.