Driving Digital Transformation with Odoo ERP in Africa

On 3rd and 4th September 2026, business leaders, technology professionals, Odoo users and implementation partners gathered at Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi, for Odoo Experience Africa 2026.

As an Odoo Silver Partner in Kenya, Innovus was proud to participate in the event, showcasing our expertise in Odoo ERP implementation, business automation, CRM, HR, inventory, accounting and digital transformation.

The two-day event provided an excellent opportunity for the Innovus team to connect with businesses across Kenya and the region, demonstrate Odoo solutions, exchange insights and discuss how organisations can use an integrated ERP platform to improve efficiency and scale their operations.

Connecting with Businesses at the Innovus Booth

Our booth was a key meeting point throughout Odoo Experience Africa 2026. We welcomed numerous visitors, including business owners, executives, IT professionals and organisations exploring Odoo ERP for the first time.

The conversations covered a wide range of business challenges—from automating HR processes and managing inventory to improving customer relationships and connecting finance with operations.

These interactions reinforced what we see every day at Innovus: businesses need more than software. They need a technology partner that understands their processes and can translate those requirements into practical Odoo solutions.

As an Odoo Silver Partner, Innovus helps businesses implement, customise, integrate and optimise Odoo to create connected and scalable business operations.

Three Odoo Success Stories on the Main Stage

Innovus also contributed to the event’s knowledge-sharing programme through three insightful sessions, showcasing how Odoo is being applied to solve real business challenges.

1. WhatsApp-Powered HRM: Building Intelligent Leave Workflows for Odoo

Aamir Varwani, Automations Expert at Innovus, and Blessing Mwiti, Systems Software Engineer at Innovus, explored how Ongea – a WhatsApp-powered AI Odoo assistant, can help businesses combine Odoo HR with WhatsApp-powered automation to create intelligent leave management workflows.

The session demonstrated how Ongea can simplify employee leave requests, approvals and HR administration while maintaining Odoo as the central system of record.

This approach highlights the potential of Odoo automation to reduce repetitive administrative work, improve workflow efficiency and create a better employee experience.

2. From Mombasa to the Region: How EAGM Scaled Import, Distribution & Warehousing with Odoo

Abdul Jin, Information Systems Manager at East Africa Glassware Mart, joined Osman Varwani, Managing Director at Innovus, to share EAGM’s Odoo journey.

The session focused on how Odoo ERP supports importation, distribution, inventory and warehouse operations as a business grows.

For distribution businesses, having connected Odoo Inventory, Purchase, Sales and Accounting processes can provide greater operational visibility and help management make more informed decisions.

The EAGM story demonstrated how the right Odoo implementation can support business growth while bringing key operational functions onto an integrated platform.

3. Connecting Finance to Customers: How Zamara Transformed Client Engagement with Odoo CRM

Arth Shah, Research, Analytics and SaaS Manager at Zamara, alongside Osman Varwani, Managing Director at Innovus, explored how Odoo CRM is helping Zamara strengthen customer engagement and create a more connected approach to managing client relationships. The session highlighted how integrating CRM processes with finance and broader business operations can improve visibility, streamline workflows and enable teams to deliver a more consistent customer experience.

Innovus: Your Odoo Partner in Kenya

The three sessions demonstrated different aspects of what can be achieved with Odoo—from HR automation and CRM to inventory management, warehousing, finance and business process automation.

At Innovus, we help organisations turn these capabilities into practical business solutions.

As an Odoo Silver Partner, our work goes beyond installing software. We work with businesses to understand their processes, identify opportunities for improvement and configure Odoo around their operational requirements.

With Odoo’s integrated suite of business applications and Innovus’ implementation and technology expertise, businesses can build a connected digital infrastructure designed for efficiency and sustainable growth.

Looking Ahead

Odoo Experience Africa 2026 was an important opportunity for Innovus to engage with the wider Odoo community in Africa and showcase how businesses across the region are using Odoo to transform their operations.

From the conversations at our booth to the three business-focused presentations, the event demonstrated the growing demand for Odoo ERP solutions in Kenya and across Africa.

At Innovus, we remain committed to helping businesses unlock the full potential of Odoo through technology, automation and business process transformation.