SokoDesk gives African sellers the tools to sell better
Our mission: turn WhatsApp selling into a professional, organized, and profitable activity.
Our Story
Watching African sellers manage their business on WhatsApp — photos sent in bulk, orders scribbled in notebooks, debts honored from memory — Nkaka Jefkin understood the problem wasn't the sellers, but the absence of tools designed for their reality. In 2024, he created SokoDesk: a platform that lets any seller create an online storefront, track orders, and manage payments from a simple phone.
« African sellers don't need complicated tools. They need tools that work where they are, with what they have. I've seen brilliant people held back by the absence of solutions built for them. SokoDesk is that solution. »
— Nkaka Jefkin, Founder of SokoDesk
Our Team
A team passionate about the impact of digital technology on African trade
Nkaka Jefkin
Founder & CEO
Tech entrepreneur from Central Africa. His knowledge of African sellers' daily challenges — acquired in the field — guides every product decision.
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CTO
We are recruiting talent who shares our vision.
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Head of Marketing
We are recruiting talent who shares our vision.
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Community Manager
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SokoDesk is a company founded and led by an African entrepreneur, built by and for the continent's sellers.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
Give every African seller the tools to professionalize their business — online catalog, order tracking, inventory management, and traceable payments. SokoDesk integrates into your existing WhatsApp workflow, no forced migration.
Our Vision
A continent where every seller has access to professional tools and "online store" is no longer reserved for those with a computer. SokoDesk aims to become the go-to commercial infrastructure for African sellers.
Our Values
Simplicity Our tools just work, no tech jargon. Create your storefront in minutes, every screen is intuitive from the first use.
Accessibility Designed mobile-first. SokoDesk works even with a modest mobile connection — for those who have nothing but a smartphone and ambition.
Local impact Every feature starts from on-the-ground reality: local payment methods, WhatsApp habits, and the continent's logistical challenges.
Trust Full transparency on pricing, data, and limitations. No hidden fees, no empty promises — trust is built through honesty.
Why trust SokoDesk
Concrete signals a seller can verify before creating a storefront.
Visible product accountability
The founder, mission, and public pages are clearly identified. You know who is behind SokoDesk and why it was built — a first sign of credibility for your business.
Documented security & privacy
Every security measure — encryption, backups, audit logs — is publicly documented. You can read, understand, and verify how your data and your customers' data are protected.
Accessible, human support
Contact the team directly via WhatsApp or email, with fast responses in both French and English. You're never alone when a problem arises.