Our Journey to Reliable Delivery
Innovating Last-Mile Logistics
Our Story: Building Trust Locally
Our Mission: Reliable Delivery Gambia
GoYaa Express began with a clear vision to transform delivery in The Gambia. Our founder & CEO, Yankuba Sawaneh, built his career over ten years in airline technology and global operations - working at the intersection of logistics, innovation, and reliability. Drawing from these experiences, he noticed a major gap in the local market: a need for structured, trustworthy delivery that could support both individual customers and businesses. This inspiration became GoYaa Express, a company created to bring professional standards, efficient coordination, and modern technology to last-mile delivery across KM and the Greater Banjul area.
Yankuba understood that professionalism and speed make a difference in daily life, especially when delivering essential items like food or medication. With a passion for service and problem-solving, he set out to create a business that would empower local communities and set a new benchmark for what delivery can - and should - be. The journey began with one clear promise: every order is treated with care, punctuality, and transparency. The GoYaa philosophy is simple: let technology and a dedicated team deliver real trust, right to your door.
Building a Better Delivery Future
Every day at GoYaa Express, our team is driven by a commitment to lift businesses and enrich communities across The Gambia. We know that fast delivery helps restaurants reach more people, pharmacies provide critical care on time, and small businesses thrive in a competitive market. That is why we focus on speed, reliability, and a professional approach in everything we do.
GoYaa Express is more than just a delivery service; it is a support system for local progress. We hire and train local riders, providing stable jobs and skills development. Our WhatsApp-based ordering system streamlines the process - making delivery accessible, transparent, and easy for everyone. Embracing eco-friendly options also ensures we care for the environment while serving our neighbors.
With each package and every satisfied customer, we build stronger connections between people and the businesses that keep Serrekunda moving. This vision guides us forward, inspiring us to keep innovating and finding better ways to serve the community. Together, we are creating a delivery experience that Gambians can count on - every time.
Yankuba Sawaneh
Founder & CEO, GoYaa Express
As Founder & CEO of GoYaa Express, Yankuba Sawaneh draws on over a decade of experience in airline technology and global operations, where he honed his skills in efficiency and logistics. Motivated by the need for dependable delivery solutions in The Gambia, he set out to build a service that brings professionalism, convenience, and reliability to everyday life. Yankuba's vision is to bridge technology with community growth - empowering businesses to reach new heights and providing stable jobs for local talent. He invests time in training teams and driving innovation so that every GoYaa Express delivery supports not only customers, but the economy as a whole. His leadership is marked by a focus on quality, transparency, and the belief that structured delivery can unlock progress for everyone in Serrekunda and beyond.