Building AppsThat Matter
We craft digital experiences for communities, learners, and players — one elegant app at a time.
Our Portfolio
What We're Building
Each app is designed with care, built for real people, and crafted to make a difference.
Kadi Classic
The classic card game, reimagined digitally.
A fast-paced digital version of the beloved Kadi card game featuring real-time multiplayer, AI opponents, and global online matchmaking.
JiraniFy
Your neighborhood, connected.
A neighborhood-focused social platform for local communities to connect, share updates, chat, and discover nearby opportunities.
Gist & Gain
Learn more. In less time.
An AI-powered self-improvement app offering book summaries, podcasts, flashcards, quizzes, and challenges in Gist and Deep modes.
Who We Are
About ShelNova Labs
We are a digital product studio obsessed with building apps that connect, educate, and entertain. From day one, we've believed that great software is equal parts empathy and engineering.
Our Mission
“To engineer digital experiences that simplify complexity, empower communities, and transform everyday challenges into intuitive, elegant solutions.”
Our Vision
“To become a globally recognized software lab where innovation meets accessibility — building apps that make a meaningful difference in how people connect, learn, and play.”
Our Core Values
The principles that guide every decision we make.
Innovation First
We challenge conventions and push the boundaries of what apps can do, embracing emerging technologies to craft truly forward-thinking solutions.
Community-Centered
We build for real people and real communities. Every feature starts with a question: does this make someone's life meaningfully better?
Craft Over Speed
We release fewer things, but we release them with excellence. Quality is not optional — it's the foundation of everything we ship.
Accessible by Design
Great software should be available to everyone, everywhere. We design with inclusion in mind from the very first pixel.
The People
Meet the Team
A small, focused team building products with purpose. Every person here shapes what ShelNova Labs becomes.
Shelton Shamola Juma
Chief Executive Officer
Visionary founder driving ShelNova Labs' strategy, product direction, and growth. Passionate about building technology that creates real-world impact for communities.
Qabale Roba
Chief Technology Officer
Engineering leader overseeing architecture, infrastructure, and technical excellence across all ShelNova Labs products. Keeps the lab running at full power.
Tom Kariuki
Head of Design
Crafting the visual language and user experience across ShelNova Labs' product suite — ensuring every interface is as beautiful as it is functional.
Bob Otieno
Head of Growth
Driving user acquisition, partnerships, and community building — bringing ShelNova Labs' apps to the people who need them most.
Get In Touch
Let's Connect
Have a question, a partnership idea, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.