About Us

Ergonomic Furniture in Tanzania

Health is not just about treatments. It’s how you eat, sit, work and how you live.

What is Utaipenda Furniture?

Utaipenda Furniture is a Tanzanian brand that designs and sells ergonomic furniture (Health-focused furniture Tanzania). Founded by a nutritionist, Rajabu Salumu Chilumba, it blends scientific insight with local relevance to create furniture that support posture, comfort, and long-term well-being. even fit to be termed as Furniture for people with disabilities

Why Utaipenda Furniture focus On Ergonomic Furniture?

“I didn’t start with a big company. I started by helping my father to sell furniture from his workshop.” said Rajabu

While selling furniture, I noticed that furniture are very important: we use it every day. At home, at school, at work is all around us. Even babies and elders are surrounded by it. But I also saw how bad furniture can hurt people. It doesn’t happen in one day, but all over the time, poor posture can cause pain and health problems. That’s why i decided to combine health and nutrition Professionalism together with furniture, so Utaipenda furniture focus on Ergonomic ideas to produce Furniture for all age groups.

Our Vission

We, Utaipenda Furniture a team of developers, health professionals, trainers, managers and furniture makers. We work together with common goals: to make the future of Tanzanians brighter and safer.

We’re not selfish. We don’t chase big profits. What matters most to us is producing furniture for all age groups which favor health, movement, rest, and working time. We believe that no one should suffer from health problems caused by poorly made furniture.

We want to see children, youths, elders and people with disabilities well served with furniture that’s carefully designed, monitored, and made to support real life.

We know it won’t be easy. We know it might take a time. But we’re ready. We will reach that future. And if this touches you, you’re welcome to be part of Utaipenda Furniture.

Our Mission

Utaipenda Furniture is the first ergonomic furniture producer in Tanzania. We create furniture that supports health and lifestyles, our furniture can be used for treatment, comfort and decoration. Our mission is to change how people see furniture:
“From just materials and being used as mode of treatment“

Have you ever going to hospital, school, office, homes, restaurant, lodge or anywhere and see there are no furniture at all? if that is not possible and what if those furniture harm Us, who will escape torturement? that is why we, Utaipenda Furniture need to change perception

We will achieve this by:

• Sharing knowledge with furniture makers through seminars and onsite training.
• Building strong connections between health professionals and furniture producers.
• Teaching the community how to use furniture in safe, healthy ways.

What We Offer at Utaipenda Furniture?

At Utaipenda Furniture, we focus on three core pillars that reflect our mission to serve, educate, and transform:

1. Furniture Manufacturing & Remodelling

We design, build, and remodulate furniture with care blending modern style, ergonomic comfort, and local relevance. Whether it’s a fresh piece or a meaningful restoration, we believe every item should support health, beauty, and purpose.

2. Training & Education

We offer practical training and community education on furniture design, usage, and health-related topics. From posture to space planning, we helps people understand how furniture affects well-being especially in homes, schools, and workplaces.

3. Professional Support & Real-Life Integration

We connect and coordinate professionals from various specialization to apply their skills beyond the classroom. Our goal is to turn knowledge into action, bridging the gap between coursework and real-life impact.

BE PART OF US

✍️ Guest Post Submissions

Are you a writer, designer, or creative professional with insights on furniture, home design, entrepreneurship, or East African lifestyle?

We welcome original guest contributions that align with our mission to educate, inspire, and empower.

To submit your article or pitch:

• Email: rajabu@utaipenda.com
• Include your full name, proposed topic, and a brief bio
• Articles should be between 600–1200 words
• Submissions may be edited for clarity, tone, and alignment with our brand voice

🤝 Business & Collaboration

Are you a brand, organization, or media outlet interested in collaborating with Utaipenda Furniture?

We welcome strategic partnerships that reflects our values and vision.
Please contact: furniture@utaipenda.com