LengoApp Development for SACCOs & Chamas

Jeff Odhiambo

Completed work

Software Engineer

Technical Support Specialist

Web Developer

AWS

Django

PostgreSQL

FinTech & Payments

LengoApp – Smart Financial Management for SACCOs & Chamas

Project Overview

LengoApp is a comprehensive financial management platform designed for SACCOs and Chamas. It streamlines savings, loans, and financial reporting, ensuring automation, transparency, and efficiency for group financial operations.

Built with scalability and user accessibility in mind, the platform enables multi-group participation, role-based access, invoicing automation, and seamless notifications via SMS, email, and push alerts. LengoApp empowers users to track their financial health and administrators to manage group resources effectively.

Key Features & Modules

Core System Capabilities

Multi-Group Support: Users can belong to multiple SACCOs or Chamas.

Group Invitation: Admins can invite members seamlessly.

Account & Module Management: Flexible customization of features.

Role-Based Access: Admins, staff, and members with different permissions.

Subscription & Invoicing: Automated billing, renewals, and payments.

Custom Dashboards & Reports: Financial tracking and performance insights.

Automated Notifications: Real-time updates via SMS, email, and push alerts.

Main Functional Modules

Member Management: Registration, profiles, and activity tracking.

Loan Processing: Applications, approvals, disbursements, and repayments.

Savings & Deposits: Member contributions, withdrawals, and financial records.

Shares & Dividends: Capital tracking and profit distribution.

Accounting & Finance: Trial balances, financial reporting, and reconciliation.

System Administration: Role management, audit logs, and security oversight.

Master Data Configuration: Interest rates, penalties, and custom settings.

Additional Modules

User Management: Secure access control and permissions.

Banking Integration: Linked bank accounts for financial transactions.

Bulk SMS & Email: Mass communication tools for member notifications.

Business Intelligence: KPI tracking and analytical insights.

Technology Stack

🔹 Framework: Django

🔹 Frontend: HTML Templates

🔹 Database: PostgreSQL

🔹 Hosting: AWS Cloud

🔹 Payment Integrations: M-Pesa & PayPal

🔹 Development Tools: Git, VSCode, Reddis Server

Development Process & Expertise Applied

✔ Requirements Elicitation: Defined project goals and user needs.

✔ System Architecture & Design: Built for efficiency and scalability.

✔ Software Development & Testing: Ensured reliability across all modules.

✔ Deployment & Hosting: Deployed on AWS with continuous monitoring.

✔ Regular System Updates & Maintenance: Ongoing improvements for performance optimization.

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Completed work

Posted Apr 25, 2025

Developed LengoApp, a financial management platform for SACCOs and Chamas.

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Timeline

Jul 5, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024