About Deegaan-Riyo

Revolutionizing hotel booking across East Africa's Somali communities

🎯 Our Vision

To be the premier digital showcase platform for elite hotels across East Africa's Somali communities, setting new standards in hospitality digitization through innovative, accessible technology solutions.

🚀 Our Mission

To digitally elevate top-performing hotels with professional content, seamless direct booking tools, and exclusive exposure. We maintain strict quality standards, focusing only on hotels that meet our rigorous service, pricing, and guest satisfaction criteria.

5 Cities

Nairobi, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Hargeisa

Top 10 Only

Elite hotel curation standard

Zero Commission

Direct WhatsApp booking model

100% Halal

Cultural compliance guaranteed

🌍 Why Choose Deegaan-Riyo?

🧳 For Travelers

Browse hotels effortlessly and confirm bookings via WhatsApp with no apps to download. Enjoy transparent communication with hotels and no hidden fees.

🏨 For Hotels

Zero tech overhead - no need for expensive booking systems, just WhatsApp. Reach more guests without intermediaries taking commissions.

🌍 For East Africa's Market

Built for local preferences: WhatsApp-first, mobile-friendly, and language-inclusive. A community tool that helps elite hotels compete.

👨‍💼 Meet Our Founder

Abdifatah Hajifarah

Founder & CEO, RiyO & Deegaan-Riyo

A visionary young entrepreneur and tech innovator, Abdifatah Hajifarah champions accessible technology solutions for East Africa's hospitality sector. Driven by the core values of innovation, empowerment, and sustainability, he's dedicated to reshaping industries and creating meaningful economic opportunities through technology-driven solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.

"Deegaan-Riyo isn't just a platform—it's a community tool that bridges the digital divide. By turning WhatsApp into a powerful booking engine, we're helping small hotels compete in the digital age while giving travelers the confidence to explore. This represents RiyO's broader mission to solve real-world problems through innovative, accessible approaches that everyone can benefit from."

🔄 How Deegaan-Riyo Works

1. 🔍 Discover

Users browse curated hotels on Deegaan-Riyo's React-based platform with detailed information and photos.

2. 💬 Connect

Click-to-chat via WhatsApp deep linking initiates direct booking conversations with hotel staff.

3. ✅ Book

Confirm reservations with hotels instantly—no forms, no logins, just simple WhatsApp messaging.

🏢 About RiyO

Deegaan-Riyo is a proud subsidiary of RiyO, a technology company dedicated to creating innovative solutions that solve real-world problems across East Africa. RiyO's mission is to build accessible technology that empowers communities and drives economic growth through digital transformation.

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