HypeBuzz Kenya is a modern event ticketing platform revolutionizing how Kenyans discover and attend events. The platform enables seamless ticket purchasing for concerts, conferences, and various experiences across Kenya.
Key Features:
- 60-second checkout process with MPesa and card payments
- Digital QR code ticket generation and validation
- Real-time event discovery and browsing
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Instagram integration with 14,000+ community members
- Secure payment processing
- Instant ticket delivery via email
Technical Implementation:
- Admin dashboard for event organizers to create and manage events
- Real-time ticket inventory management
- QR code generation and scanning system for event entry
- Payment gateway integration (MPesa and card processing)
- Email notification system for ticket delivery
- Image optimization and CDN integration
- Supabase backend for scalable data management
Business Impact: Successfully serving 14,000+ users in Kenya's event community, providing a trusted and efficient ticketing solution that has streamlined event access across the country. The platform has become a go-to solution for event organizers and attendees alike.
Technical Challenges:
- Building a secure and fast payment processing system
- Implementing reliable QR code generation and validation
- Designing scalable database architecture for high-traffic events
- Optimizing for mobile users in varying network conditions
- Creating an intuitive admin interface for event management
Technical Stack
Next.js
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS
Shadcn/ui
Supabase
MPesa API
QR Code Generation