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Stop Running
Your Business.
Start Growing It.

AHBS gives ambitious founders and executives a world-class dedicated team that handles the work — so you can focus on what only you can do.

50+
Dedicated professionals across East Africa
4
Global markets: US, Canada, UK & Australia
15hrs
Average hours reclaimed per week by our clients — in the first 7 days

Trusted by founders & executives across 🇺🇸 US  ·  🇨🇦 Canada  ·  🇬🇧 UK  ·  🇦🇺 Australia  ·  🌍 East Africa

Everything your business needs.
None of the overhead.

Three core service areas built for founders who are done doing everything themselves.

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Virtual & Executive Assistant

Business-world-fluent, tech-savvy professionals who handle your inbox, calendar, CRM, and operations. Proactive, not reactive — two steps ahead before you even ask.

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Marketing Services

Results-driven digital marketers who understand funnels, brand strategy, SEO, paid ads, and content systems. We build marketing engines that generate leads — not just posts.

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Africa Market Entry

On-the-ground business development, local partnerships, and market intelligence across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the DRC. Your bridge to the continent.

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Built different. On purpose.

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50-Person Team
Based in Nairobi, serving clients globally with zero compromise on quality
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Tech-Savvy Pros
Fluent in HubSpot, Notion, Asana, Salesforce, Slack & 20+ tools
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No Long Contracts
Flexible packages — scale up or down anytime, no penalty
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English-Fluent
Trained in US & Canadian business culture and communication standards
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Timezone-Flexible
Available across EST, CST, PST, GMT — wherever you are

From conversation to running in 7 days.

1
Discovery Call
20 minutes to understand your business, pain points, and exactly what support you need.
2
Package Match
We recommend the right package and professional profile based on your needs and budget.
3
Meet Your Team
Meet your dedicated AHBS professional and align on tools, workflows, and priorities.
4
We Go Live
Support running within 7 days. Most clients reclaim 15 hours in week one.

What our clients say.

★★★★★

"I didn't realize how much mental energy I was burning on tasks that weren't my core work. AHBS changed that completely. I reclaimed my evenings and closed two new clients within the first month."

SJ
Sarah J.
Business Consultant · New York, USA
★★★★★

"The AHBS marketing team transformed our content output. We went from posting inconsistently to a full content calendar running like clockwork. Our LinkedIn engagement tripled in 60 days."

MT
Marcus T.
Agency Founder · Toronto, Canada
★★★★★

"As a real estate broker, my VA handles everything from listing coordination to lead follow-ups. It's like having a full-time operations manager at a fraction of the cost. Genuinely transformative."

RK
Rachel K.
Real Estate Broker · Melbourne, Australia

Ready to get your time back?

Book a free 20-minute discovery call. No pressure, no pitch deck — just a straight conversation about whether we're a fit.

Born from purpose.
Built for impact.

AHBS was founded in 2024 as the natural evolution of Africa Headways — a firm active since 2020 with deep roots in East and Central Africa's business landscape. We identified a clear gap: international founders and executives needed reliable, world-class support but couldn't justify the cost of full-time hires. We built the solution.

Today our 50-person team combines expertise in executive support, digital marketing, business development, and Africa market intelligence — delivering outcomes that matter to clients across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.

2020
Year Africa Headways was founded
50+
Professionals on our team
4 Markets
US, Canada, UK & Australia — our primary focus

The people behind your growth.

Brian Lucas Onyango
CEO & Founder
Brian Lucas Onyango
Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Brian is a visionary business development and digital strategy leader with over 7 years of experience scaling operations across East and Central Africa. He co-founded Africa Headways in 2020 and launched AHBS in 2024 with a bold mission: to position East Africa as the world's premier hub for executive and business services. Brian operates at the intersection of human connection and digital intelligence — leveraging AI-driven strategy, data-informed decision-making, and deep market relationships to create value for clients globally. A servant leader known for his relentless drive and empathetic approach, Brian has built AHBS into a trusted partner for founders and executives in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia who demand the very best.

AI-Driven Strategy Digital Leadership Global Business Dev Servant Leader Market Intelligence Growth Architect
Mary Magdalene
Head of Marketing
Mary Magdalene
Head of Marketing

Mary is the creative and strategic force behind AHBS's marketing engine. A rare blend of right-brain creativity and left-brain analytics, she brings deep expertise in performance marketing, brand storytelling, social media strategy, SEO, and digital funnel architecture. Mary understands the modern buyer's journey in ways that translate directly to revenue — building campaigns that don't just look good but convert. Fluent in the language of content algorithms, paid media, and audience psychology, she leads AHBS's marketing team with precision, passion, and an infectious drive to always go further. Clients who work with Mary's team consistently report dramatic improvements in online visibility, engagement, and inbound lead quality.

Performance Marketing Brand Storytelling SEO & Content Paid Media Funnel Architecture Data Analytics
Brian Korukong
Head of Finance
Brian Korukong'
Head of Finance | CPA

Brian Korukong' is AHBS's financial backbone — a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) whose rigorous expertise ensures that every financial decision AHBS makes is grounded in integrity, precision, and long-term thinking. In an era where financial technology is transforming how businesses operate, Brian sits at the cutting edge — leveraging cloud accounting platforms, real-time financial intelligence tools, and digital reporting systems to deliver financial clarity at speed. His deep understanding of international financial standards, cross-border transactions, and East African fiscal regulations makes him an invaluable asset to AHBS and its global client base. Brian is the reason AHBS's operations run with the financial discipline of a firm twice its size.

CPA Qualified Cloud Accounting International Finance Financial Intelligence Risk Management Digital Reporting

Vision & Mission.

Our Vision

To become the world's most trusted bridge between global ambition and African excellence.

We envision a world where geography is no longer a barrier to accessing world-class business support — where a founder in New York, a consultant in Toronto, or an executive in London can build their business on the strength of Africa's most talented professionals, and where East Africa is recognized globally as the definitive hub for excellence in business services, creative talent, and market intelligence.

Our Mission

To empower global businesses to grow faster by giving them a team that cares as much as they do.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional virtual assistant, executive support, marketing, and Africa market entry services that free founders and executives to focus on what only they can do. We do this by investing in extraordinary African talent, building systems that create real outcomes, and treating every client engagement as a long-term partnership — not a transaction. Because we believe your growth is our purpose.

What we stand for — every single day.

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Excellence Without Borders
Geography doesn't determine quality. We hold ourselves to the same standard as the best firms in the markets we serve — because our clients deserve nothing less, and African talent is capable of nothing less.
Proactive Over Reactive
We don't wait to be told. Our team anticipates needs, flags issues early, and moves before problems become crises. In a world that moves at the speed of AI, being two steps ahead is the minimum standard.
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People Before Process
Systems matter, but relationships matter more. Every client gets a dedicated contact — a real human who knows their business and genuinely cares about their outcomes. Not a ticket number. Not a chatbot.
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Integrity in Every Decision
We operate with complete transparency in our work, our pricing, and our communication. Our clients trust us with their most important operations — that trust is earned through honesty, always.
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Growth is a Shared Journey
When our clients grow, we grow. We are invested in your success not just as a business metric but as a shared mission. We celebrate your wins as our own — because they are.
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Africa is the Opportunity
We are unapologetically proud of our African roots. We believe that the future of global business runs through this continent — and we are building that future one client, one partnership, one breakthrough at a time.

Pick your package.

The Starter
$497
per month · 20 hours
  • Email inbox management & filtering
  • Calendar scheduling & appointment setting
  • Basic research and data entry
  • Travel coordination
  • Weekly task reporting
  • Slack or email communication
  • Response within 4 business hours
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The Growth
$997
per month · 40 hours
  • Everything in Starter
  • CRM management (HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive)
  • Client onboarding support
  • Meeting minutes & follow-up docs
  • LinkedIn engagement management
  • Monthly performance summary
  • Dedicated point of contact
  • Response within 2 business hours
The Executive
$1,797
per month · 160 hours
  • Everything in Growth
  • Strategic calendar & priority filtering
  • Board & investor meeting prep
  • Project & team coordination
  • Vendor & contractor management
  • SOP creation & documentation
  • Lifestyle management support
  • Weekly 1:1 strategy call
Brand Builder
$597
per month
  • 3 platforms managed (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook)
  • 12 posts per month with graphics
  • Basic brand style guide
  • Monthly content calendar
  • Community engagement management
  • Monthly analytics report
Most Popular
Growth Engine
$1,297
per month
  • Everything in Brand Builder
  • 20 posts across 4 platforms
  • 4 email campaigns per month
  • 2 SEO blog articles per month
  • Basic paid ad management
  • Lead magnet (one per quarter)
  • Bi-weekly strategy call
Market Dominator
$2,497
per month
  • Everything in Growth Engine
  • 30+ posts across all platforms
  • Video content scripting
  • 6 SEO articles per month
  • Full paid ad management
  • Funnel design & landing pages
  • PR outreach (2 pitches/month)
Strategic Add-On
Africa Market Entry
From $1,500
per month

Your on-the-ground partner for entering East and Central Africa. We handle the business development infrastructure so you can enter the market without going in blind.

  • Market intelligence reports for 5 countries
  • Local partnership identification & introductions
  • Business development support & outreach
  • Government & regulatory landscape briefings
  • On-the-ground representation & meetings
  • Monthly market update reports
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • Cultural intelligence briefings
570M
Active internet users today, growing to 1.1B by 2029
15.4%
Annual digital economy growth rate across East Africa
$16.5B
Africa's AI market projected value by 2030
$725M
Venture capital raised in East Africa in 2024 alone

Not a future market.
A present one.

Multinationals from North America, Europe, and beyond are entering East Africa at an accelerating rate. They need local expertise, trusted relationships, and on-the-ground intelligence. That's exactly what AHBS provides.

With Kisumu and Nairobi as our operational bases — Kenya's twin business heartbeats — we have the networks, market knowledge, and credibility to open doors no remote team ever could.

What we deliver

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Market Intelligence Reports
Deep-dive reports on your target country's business landscape, regulations, and competitive environment.
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Partnership Introductions
Direct introductions to local partners, government stakeholders, and key industry players.
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On-the-Ground Business Development
Outreach, relationship building, and pipeline development in your target East African markets.
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Regulatory & Government Briefings
Navigate the legal and regulatory landscape of each country with confidence and local expertise.

5 countries. One trusted partner.

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Kenya
Our HQ & primary hub
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Uganda
Growing consumer economy
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Tanzania
Strategic trade gateway
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Rwanda
FDI & innovation leader
🇨🇩
DRC
High-growth frontier

Planning an Africa expansion?

Let's talk. A 30-minute conversation could save you months of costly mistakes.

Get in Touch
We respond within 24 hours
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Phone & WhatsApp
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Head Office — Kisumu
Pioneer Plaza, Oginga Odinga Street, Kisumu
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Nairobi Office
Church Road, Muthangari, Westlands, Nairobi
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