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Top Story: What Kenya’s Chpter Co-Founders Stepping Down Means for African Startups
Kenyan social commerce startup, Chpter, is undergoing a leadership shift as co-founders Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti step down from day-to-day operations.
The move restores control to Mark Kiarie, Chpter’s original co-founder, who will resume his role as chief executive officer, guiding the company’s strategic direction.
According to TechCabal, the development comes according to an internal email shared with staff and investors.
“Over time, it became clear to us that it was right for Mark to take back his role as CEO and chief visionary, steering Chpter with the clarity and conviction only a founder can bring,” Mbaabu wrote in the email.
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On Startup Spotlight:
How Neibar is Connecting Givers and Receivers Through an App for Pre-Owned Items
In 2024, Ugandan software developer Namwanza Ronald launched Neibar, an app designed to let people give away pre-owned items for free.
The platform tackles two persistent challenges in Africa: waste from discarded goods and the difficulty many low-income households face in accessing essential items.
By connecting neighbors through a location-based system, Neibar extends the life of household, school, and workplace items while promoting dignity, accessibility, and community-driven giving.
“Existing platforms for used items mostly focus on buying and selling, which leaves a big gap. But Neibar set out to close that gap by reducing waste and inequality across African communities, making purposeful giving easy, accessible, and stigma-free,” Ronald said.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
How Malian Insurtech Startup OKO Plans to Boost Climate Resilience with New Fund. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
