Kahawia Pantyhose & Network: Empowering Women Through Seamless Payments
Kahawia Pantyhose isn’t just a fashion brand; it’s a movement of empowerment, inclusivity, and innovation. Powered by Network’s seamless digital payment solutions, Kahawia is redefining how customers shop and how SMEs grow.
A Vision Woven in Confidence
After years of wearing pantyhose as a flight attendant, Zipporah Ithau, the founder, saw a gap in the market: hosiery that truly fits, flatters, and empowers African women. From that insight, Kahawia Pantyhose was born. It is an authentically Kenyan brand blending comfort, quality, and representation in every thread.
The Digital Foundation: Seamless Payments from Day One
Together, Kahawia and Network created a custom webstore integrating multiple digital payment options such as card, mobile money, and shared payment links via WhatsApp and SMS. This flexibility enhanced customer experience, built trust, and made shopping accessible to all.
Using Network’s e-commerce solution, Kahawia integrated payments via API with minimal financial investment. For SMEs, this is critical because low setup costs and scalable infrastructure can mean the difference between survival and success.
Unified Payment Experiences
As demand grew, Kahawia expanded to a physical outlet in Nairobi’s CBD. Network supported this transition with point-of-sale systems that deliver the same seamless experience in-store as online. Whether shopping on the website or visiting the Nairobi store, customers enjoy more than hosiery. They discover a sense of belonging. Kahawia’s customized collection, with shades reflecting diverse skin tones, helps women feel seen and confident whether heading to work, a wedding, or a casual Monday outing.
Streamlining Operations Through Payments
At Network, we take this role seriously. By providing accessible, secure, and scalable digital payment solutions, we empower entrepreneurs to focus on what matters most: growing their businesses. Our commitment is to simplify payments so SMEs can operate seamlessly, expand confidently, and compete effectively in an increasingly digital economy.
Whether selling through a website, storefront, or hybrid model, Network’s integrated payment systems ensure fast, secure transactions, empowering businesses and customers alike.
Empowering Women, Enabling Growth
Kahawia is now a thriving brand by women, for women, supported by technology that scales with ambition. With SME payment solutions tailored to growth, Network helps entrepreneurs like Zipporah focus on building brands, serving communities, and inspiring change.
Today, Kahawia Pantyhose represents more than a fashion statement. It is a movement of inclusivity and empowerment made possible by innovation. With Network’s diverse digital solutions, Zipporah continues to grow her brand confidently, proving that technology can elevate local businesses into enduring stories of resilience and success.
Kahawia’s journey is a testament to how digital innovation and inclusive design can transform local businesses into powerful movements. With Network, seamless payments become the foundation for lasting impact.
