On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Caine Wanjau, co-founder and CEO of Digitax, a visionary product thinker quietly revolutionizing Africa's digital financial infrastructure.In a continent where over 80% of economic activity thrives in the informal sector, tax compliance remains a critical barrier to SME growth and government revenue.This is where Caine steps in. Drawing from 15 years of technology experience across agritech, banking, and public transport, he tackles this challenge head-on with Digitax, a platform meticulously designed to make tax compliance accessible, reliable, and seamless for businesses across Kenya, Zambia, and Nigeria.The conversation reveals sobering realities: Sub-Saharan Africa loses over $500 billion annually in uncollected taxes, with 75% of Kenyan SMEs struggling to meet KRA deadlines. Yet Caine's approach offers genuine hope, building solutions that meet businesses exactly where they are, whether through USSD options, custom integrations, or intuitive user interfaces that require no technical expertise.Beyond technology, Caine shares hard-earned wisdom about entrepreneurship in Africa. From taking two years to land Digitax's first customer to navigating the challenging investment landscape since 2022, his insights emphasize conviction, long-term thinking, and starting with genuine problems rather than seeking problem-solving.His vision extends beyond compliance to regulatory innovation, positioning platforms like Digitax as bridges between government digitization efforts and the real needs of African entrepreneurs. As he puts it, "the best ideas normally come from a personal challenge or personal problem," a philosophy that's shaping Africa's digital transformation one tax invoice at a time.To keep up with Caine's journey, check out her LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cainewanjau/Check out Digitax :https://digitax.tech/__________________________________________________________________Join Alice as she explores the world of tech and shares impactful stories with guests on My Tech Story Africa!Subscribe to our podcast, drop a like, comment, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content.Don't forget to spread the word! Sharing is caring! 🌟Follow us on social media:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mytechstoryafrica💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-tech-story-africa♪ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mytechstoryafricaJoin our community: [https://www.mtsafrica.co/join]Interested in being a guest on the podcast? Apply here: https://forms.gle/ffAniezzFHoEvhPY7Interested in partnering with us? Drop us an email: mytechstory.ea@gmail.com 📧