About ShelNova Labs
We're a small team with a big engineering mindset — a software development company based in Nairobi, Kenya.
ShelNova Labs is a digital product studio focused on building thoughtful software platforms, mobile applications, and AI-powered systems. We combine deep technical expertise with a product-first mindset to help businesses build, innovate, and grow.
What We Stand For
Product Thinking
We start with your users and business goals — defining what to build before writing a single line of code.
Engineering Excellence
Clean, scalable, type-safe, and maintainable code built with modern frameworks and strict architectural patterns.
Intuitive Design
Interfaces engineered around usability, clarity, speed, and conversion — creating expensive-looking experiences.
Long-term Partnerships
We work as your embedded product engineering partner, continuously optimizing and scaling your software.
What We Do
We design and build digital products from idea to deployment — web development, mobile app development, SaaS platforms, custom software, AI systems, and ongoing maintenance. Explore our services to see how we can help.
Meet the Team
A focused engineering & design team building products with purpose. Every person shapes what ShelNova Labs becomes.
Shelton Shamola Juma
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Visionary founder driving ShelNova Labs' strategic direction, product architecture, and engineering growth. Passionate about building software that creates real-world community impact.
Qabale Bonaya Roba
Chief Technology Officer
Engineering leader overseeing technical infrastructure, cloud architecture, and technical excellence across all ShelNova Labs products.
Tom Kariuki
Head of Design & UX
Crafting the visual language and user experience across ShelNova Labs' product suite — ensuring every interface is intuitive, fluid, and expensive-looking.
Bob Otieno
Head of Growth & Operations
Driving user acquisition, strategic partnerships, and community engagement — bringing ShelNova Labs' apps to the people who need them most.
See what we've built
Explore our case studies to understand how we approach real products.
View Our Work