Building Stronger School Communities
A trusted marketplace connecting parents, schools and retailers.
Our Story
tuckify was born from a simple observation: parents were already buying and selling school items — but it was happening in scattered WhatsApp groups that felt chaotic, unsafe and inefficient.
At the same time, schools had outdated websites parents rarely visited, while local retailers struggled to reach new customers without expensive expansion.
So we built tuckify — a platform that brings these communities together in one trusted, easy-to-use marketplace.
What We Do
One platform powering the school ecosystem.
Parents
Buy, sell and grow within your school community.
Schools
Unlock new revenue and stronger parent engagement.
Retailers
Access verified, high-intent school communities.
A local experience. A connected national network.
Meet the Founders
Mona W. Karingi
Co-Founder & CEO
Mona is a senior commercial and marketing leader with deep experience across retail, FMCG and multi-market growth in Africa. She leads strategy, partnerships and ecosystem expansion — ensuring tuckify delivers meaningful value to schools, parents and retailers. Her work is rooted in community empowerment and building platforms that support sustainable growth.
Karanja Macharia
Co-Founder & CPTO
Karanja leads the technical heartbeat of tuckify. A technology and product leader, he focuses on building secure, scalable and intuitive tools that transform “WhatsApp chaos” into a seamless digital experience. He is passionate about designing infrastructure that enables trusted digital communities.
Why We Do It
Trust First
Moving school commerce out of unverified chats into a secure, dedicated environment.
Supporting Schools
Helping institutions modernise their digital presence and generate new resources.
Empowering Parents
Making school essentials more affordable and accessible through a community marketplace.
Our Vision
Every school community connected. Every transaction creating value.
tuckify is building the infrastructure for school commerce across Africa.
Join the Community
Whether you are a school leader, a parent or a local business owner — there is a place for you.