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Platform Architecture

Delivery, built like infrastructure should be

Logistics, engineered as digital infrastructure. TumaBoda is secure, API-first, cloud-native logistics infrastructure — ensuring delivery is reliable at scale and every event is captured as structured data.

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REST API & Webhooks
OTP & Audit Trail Security
Platform · request trace99.9% TARGET UPTIME

01 · REST API

POST /v1/deliveries201 · tb_del_8839201

02 · Dispatch engine

Nearest verified rider matched

real-time routing · dispatch in 5–10 min

03 · Structured event log

delivery.created12:32:04
delivery.dispatched12:32:09
delivery.completed13:14:51

04 · Webhook out

delivery.completed → your store / ERP

OTP · rider ID · audit trail Cloud-native · elastic scale
Core Principles

Engineering principles built for African commerce

API-first
Every platform capability available via REST API
Secure by design
OTP, rider ID, audit trails, access control
Cloud-native
High availability and elastic horizontal scale
Data-centric
Every delivery recorded as a structured event
Integration-ready
Webhooks, e-commerce plugins, ERP connectors

TumaBoda is engineered API-first and cloud-native, allowing businesses to rely on it at scale and integrate it seamlessly into their own software products. By turning informal last-mile couriers into structured, digitally verifiable infrastructure, we provide the backbone for accountable e-commerce and enterprise supply chains.

Architecture Pillars

Built for reliability, security and trust

API-first, secure-by-design, data-centric, and cloud-native logistics rails powering enterprise scale across Kenya.

Security by Design

OTP-verified handover, verified rider identification, digital audit trails, and strict data access controls protect every transaction.

In practice

OTP, rider ID, audit trails, access control

Security at TumaBoda
OTP & Audit Trail

Data as Core Asset

Every dispatch is logged as a clean, structured record, creating the data layer that powers analytics, payments, and automated operations.

In practice

Every delivery recorded as a structured event

APIs & Developers
Structured Event Logs

Built to Integrate

REST APIs, real-time webhooks, e-commerce connectors (Shopify, WooCommerce), and custom ERP plugins enable effortless integration.

In practice

Webhooks, e-commerce plugins, ERP connectors

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REST APIs & Webhooks

Cloud-Native Infrastructure

High-availability, event-driven microservices architecture built for horizontal scaling across high-density African urban markets.

In practice

High availability and elastic horizontal scale

Platform for developers
99.9% Target Uptime
Product Roadmap

Planned engineering capabilities

Automated AI dispatch, machine-learning ETAs, multi-stop route sequence optimization, and fraud detection.

Logistics Innovation

Advancing African commercial logistics through technology

We are actively engineering next-generation capabilities that convert raw dispatch data into predictive operational tools for enterprise merchants and logistics managers.

By combining automated job matching with real-time GPS trajectories, TumaBoda delivers continuous cost reduction and SLA optimization.

99.9%
Target Platform Availability
< 50ms
API Response Time

Capabilities Pipeline

Roadmap Highlights
AI Dispatch Engine•

Proximity & Density Matching

Automated job assignment based on real-time rider GPS proximity, historical zone speed, and merchant pickup readiness.

Predictive ETAs•

Machine Learning Precision

Dynamic arrival estimations calculated from historical corridor speeds, weather patterns, and recipient availability.

Route Optimisation•

Multi-Stop Batching

Intelligent parcel batching that minimizes total transit distance, reduces fuel costs, and accelerates drop-offs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about TumaBoda's technology architecture.

Yes. TumaBoda is built API-first with REST endpoints and real-time webhooks, allowing businesses to seamlessly embed delivery creation, live tracking, and digital proof of delivery directly into their systems.

Security is woven into every dispatch: recipient OTP verification, verified rider identification, immutable audit logs, and strict role-based access controls.

Planned features include automated AI dispatch, machine-learning predictive ETAs, multi-stop route sequence optimization, and real-time fraud detection.

Build on TumaBoda.

Logistics infrastructure engineered for scale, reliability, and enterprise integration.

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