In 1994, four ladies met at a university and formed a lasting friendship. After graduation, they pursued different path. Stella in Finance, Joanna in Brand Strategy, Maxi in Efficiency, and Nora in Human Resources, but stayed connected, sharing their personal and professional journeys.
During a girls’ trip to Greece in 2014, they discussed ‘Women in Business’ and the branding landscape in Kenya. They identified a gap: brands were too focused on sales and lacked emotional connection. Inspired, they made a pivotal decision- to create a unique branding agency that would infuse brands with soul—brands that resonate with consumers and inspire loyalty.
Amid the discussion to get a name for their brainchild, they noticed the number “four” echoed throughout their journey: four friends, their 2014 trip, and their diverse skills. Number four felt right. This led them to the Greek word for “four,” τέσσερα”, pronounced Tessera and choosing a vibrant turquoise blue of the Aegean Sea, as the brand colour.
Tessera started as one service offering agency (strategy) and worked with partners to bring brand stories to life. 8 years later – we are a fully integrated agency offering Strategy, Creative, Motion Graphics, and Digital services. Here, strategy and creativity intersect to create emotionally engaging brands.
Driven by ambition and a can-do spirit, Tessera embraces every challenge, believing that brands with soul inspire action and create meaningful impact.
