Why businesses switch
What it fixes
Buyers asking for proof
Exporters and supermarkets want origin and handling records you cannot produce quickly.
Paper records from the field
Farm visits, sprays and harvests are written down and rarely make it back to the office.
Collection points that do not reconcile
Weights and grades at collection do not match what reaches the factory.
Recalls without answers
When a problem appears, you cannot tell which farms or batches are affected.
Farm and field records
Register farms and plots, then record planting, inputs, sprays and harvests from the field, even offline.
- Farm and plot registry
- Inputs, sprays and harvest records
- Works offline in remote areas
Collection, transport and processing
Every bag or crate gets a batch ID at collection that follows it through transport, processing and packing.
- Weights and grades at collection
- Transport and handler records
- Processing and packing batches
QR lookup for buyers and regulators
A QR code on the pack shows where and how the product was produced, so trust is a scan away.
- QR code per batch
- Origin and handling history
- Batch reports for buyers
Farmer payments and messages
Pay farmers by M-PESA against delivered weights and keep them informed by SMS.
- Deliveries per farmer
- M-PESA payments to farmers
- SMS notices and advice
Who it's for
Built for Kenyan agribusiness
Exporters
Cooperatives
Out-grower schemes
Agro-processors
Dairy & livestock
Tea, coffee & horticulture
Built in, not bolted on
Works with the tools Kenyan businesses already use
M-PESA
STK push and C2B payments post straight to the right sale or invoice.
KRA eTIMS
Tax invoices are sent to KRA as you sell, with the QR code on every receipt.
SMS & WhatsApp
Receipts, reminders and alerts reach customers and managers instantly.
Works offline
Keep selling and recording when the internet drops. Everything syncs when it's back.
Compare
How it compares with the alternatives
| Feature | Lightswitch Traceability system | Spreadsheets & paper | Generic imported software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch history from farm to fork | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| M-PESA payments matched automatically | Yes | No | Rarely |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Configured to your workflow | Yes | No | No |
| Local support team | Yes, 24/7 | No | Limited |
FAQ
Traceability system questions
Does it work where there is no network?
Yes. Field records are captured offline and sync when the device is back in coverage.
What can a buyer see when they scan the QR code?
The origin, dates and handling steps you choose to share for that batch.
Can we pay farmers by M-PESA?
Yes. Payments are calculated from delivered weights and grades and sent by M-PESA.
Which crops and livestock does it support?
It is configured for your value chain, from horticulture and coffee to dairy and poultry.
Can buyers and regulators review our records?
Yes. Each batch has a record of where it came from and how it was handled, which you can share as a report.
Free demo
Book your Traceability system demo
Pick a time and we'll walk you through the system using a business like yours. It takes about 30 minutes, by Zoom, phone or at your premises.
- 0724776933
- WhatsApp us
- info@lightswitch.co.ke
- 51 Lenana Rd, Block A, Suite A4, Nairobi Kenya
- Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00