The idea for Eazy Sacco was born out of the personal experiences of Ben Okello Mwaka, one of the co-founders. As a member of more than three (3) savings and investment groups that had collapsed due to outdated and manual systems, Ben witnessed firsthand the emotional and financial pain that members go through when they lose their hard-earned savings and investments.

This challenge was further amplified during the COVID-19 lockdown, when movement restrictions made it nearly impossible for savings groups to meet or operate effectively. The pandemic exposed the fragility of traditional mechanisms and highlighted the urgent need for a more resilient, technology-driven approach to community savings.

Motivated by this opportunity, in 2020, Ben teamed up with four friends—each bringing diverse expertise in computer science, microfinance, and accounting—to launch a technology-based savings and investment platform tailored for unbanked communities. Their vision: to create a smarter, safer, and more inclusive way for groups to manage their finances and build wealth collectively.