The meaning of RAEY
'Raey' — Vision
'Raey' (ራይ) means Vision in Amharic. It is the north star behind every architecture decision, every deployment, and every partnership we enter.
EST. 2020 • DESSIE, ETHIOPIA
Engineering with Ethiopian vision.
RAEY Digital Ethiopia Technology PLC was born in Dessie and scaled from Addis Ababa — combining rigorous engineering with local context. We build cloud, AI, and software systems for governments, enterprises, and communities at home and abroad.
Vision
Sovereign digital infrastructure for Ethiopia and beyond.
We envision systems that are engineered in Africa, for African realities — documented, resilient, and owned by the institutions and people they serve.
Mission
Build technology that communities can trust.
We deliver cloud, AI, and software foundations with transparent delivery, knowledge transfer, and measurable outcomes — so clients grow stronger after every engagement.
Leadership
The people behind RAEY
Two founders — one from the classroom, one from the lab — united by a shared vision for Ethiopian technology.
Anwar Gashaw
Founder & CEO
AI, cloud & software engineering
Graduate of Addis Ababa University, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Experienced with local and international clients across cloud, AI, and software delivery. Currently pursuing dual master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Industrial Automation at Addis Ababa University.
Gashaw Yimam
Co-founder
30+ years shaping minds
Served Ethiopia as a mathematics teacher for more than 30 years — shaping generations of students. Brings entrepreneurial discipline, community trust, and long-term thinking to how RAEY grows and partners.
Our values
What guides every project
Precision
Documented architecture, tested code, and measurable SLAs — not guesswork.
Sovereignty
Your data stays yours. Open standards. No vendor lock-in without informed consent.
Ethical AI
Models evaluated for bias, grounded in truth, with human oversight for high-stakes decisions.
Partnership
We transfer knowledge, not dependency. Your team should be stronger after we leave.
Our journey
From Dessie collective to engineering studio
2020
ORIGIN
The Dessie Genesis
Founded as a technical collective in Dessie — solving local logistics and data challenges with open tools and disciplined engineering.
2022
EXPANSION
Addis Tech Corridor
Opened Addis Ababa operations and began delivering cloud, AI, and enterprise software for East African clients.
2024
FORMALIZED
RAEY Digital PLC
Registered as RAEY Digital Ethiopia Technology PLC — expanding practice areas, research, and international partnerships.
2026
TODAY
Building forward
Led by founders rooted in education and engineering, we continue to grow our portfolio and deepen AI and automation expertise at Addis Ababa University.
How we work
Ethiopia-first engineering, global standards
We do not repeat portfolio metrics here — explore our work for case studies and outcomes. On the About page, this is who we are and how we show up.
- Rooted in Dessie and Addis Ababa with delivery experience across sectors
- Engineering-led: architecture, documentation, and handover built in from day one
- Partnerships with governments, enterprises, and innovators — local and international
Work with us
Ready to explore what we can build together?
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