In a move that could significantly bolster the cybersecurity posture of businesses in Kenya, Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced a strategic partnership with fintech firm Loop. The collaboration, unveiled on September 12, 2025, will make Samsung’s comprehensive Knox security and device management platform accessible to local companies through flexible financing options, removing the often-prohibitive upfront costs associated with enterprise-grade technology.
For any modern business, managing a fleet of devices — from employee smartphones and laptops to specialized tablets at a point of sale or rugged devices in the hands of logistics personnel — is a complex and critical task. Securing every single one of those endpoints is an even greater challenge, especially for small and medium-sized businesses that may not have the budget for a large initial investment in security software. This is the problem that Samsung and Loop are aiming to solve.
The partnership allows Kenyan businesses to acquire the full suite of Samsung Knox solutions and treat the cost as a predictable operational expense rather than a large capital expenditure. Loop will be offering a range of financing options, including extended payment terms and even seasonal payment schedules, to match the operational realities and cash flow of different businesses.
“Modern businesses run on a fleet of diverse devices, and securing every single one is a necessity, especially when it comes to matters of cybersecurity. The challenge has always been the high initial investment,” said Anthony Njihia, B2B Manager, Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Electronics East Africa. “This partnership with Loop removes that barrier.”
At the heart of the offering is Samsung Knox, a security platform that’s built into Samsung’s Galaxy devices from the chip up. This hardware-level security provides a robust defense against malware and other sophisticated threats that software-only solutions can’t always match. But Knox isn’t just for Samsung devices; the platform is designed to manage a diverse ecosystem of devices across different operating systems, all from a single, unified console. This gives IT administrators a powerful tool to secure, deploy, and manage their entire fleet of corporate devices. The full portfolio, including Knox Platform for Enterprise, Knox Mobile Enrolment, Knox Manage, and Knox Asset Intelligence, is available through this new partnership.
For Loop, this partnership is about empowering local businesses with the tools they need to grow and innovate securely. “Our goal at Loop is to empower business growth through innovative and accessible financial solutions,” said Alex Kibera, Ecosystems Business at Loop. “By financing a world-class solution like Samsung Knox, we are providing companies with the tools to innovate and compete securely.”
This collaboration between a global technology giant and a local fintech firm is a significant step in democratizing access to high-end security solutions in the Kenyan market. As businesses in the region continue to embrace digital transformation, the ability to secure their devices and data will be more critical than ever. This partnership provides a much-needed pathway for them to do so without breaking the bank.
Businesses interested in learning more about acquiring Samsung Knox through Loop’s flexible financing are encouraged to visit samsung.com/ke/business/knox-loop-partnership.
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