
The founder’s story
Why I’m building Kaju
I’m Sherif Ali, founder of Kaju and a former senior software developer. I graduated from the German University in Cairo and lived in Germany for six years, where one app made everyday life noticeably easier: it brought many brands together in one place. Instead of ordering from different platforms in separate orders, I could shop them all at once.
Back in Egypt, I’ve watched local brands grow remarkably since 2023 — more creative, more confident, and more of them every year. But reaching them still means jumping between Instagram pages and separate websites.
That’s why I started Kaju: to bring the same simplicity to Egypt, and to give our local brands the exposure they deserve.
— Sherif Ali