• Founded in 2024, JumlaJumla builds an integrated commerce and logistics platform in Tanzania.
• The company connects retailers directly with manufacturers and wholesalers to streamline supply chains.
• The platform combines order management, delivery coordination and electric-bike logistics to improve efficiency.

David Mallya is a Tanzanian entrepreneur and the co-founder and chief executive officer of JumlaJumla, a technology-driven commerce and logistics platform. The company develops digital infrastructure to facilitate the purchase, sale and transportation of goods.

Founded in 2024, JumlaJumla aims to operate as a comprehensive ecosystem that brings together consumers, retailers, suppliers and logistics partners on a single platform. This integrated approach reduces intermediaries, streamlines transactions and optimizes operations from initial order to final delivery.

For retailers and small businesses, the platform offers a wholesale purchasing system that connects manufacturers directly with wholesalers. This structure improves product access, secures supply chains and enables better management of volumes and costs.

On the logistics side, JumlaJumla relies on a system that combines order management, delivery coordination, route planning, service-level tracking and incident management. The company uses electric bicycles for deliveries, demonstrating its intention to combine operational efficiency with environmental sustainability.

Before founding JumlaJumla, David Mallya served as executive director of Gadgets Tanzania from 2019 to 2025. The company specializes in the repair and supply of IT and telecommunications equipment nationwide. It supports individuals, businesses, organizations and public institutions by providing technology solutions designed to enhance efficiency and productivity.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum