By Njeri Irungu.<\/p>\n
Building in Kenya just got a whole lot easier.<\/p>\n
Jumba, Africa\u2019s largest digital marketplace for construction materials, has launched a new mobile application that promises to revolutionize how Kenyans buy building supplies. The Jumba App, unveiled at a colourful event at Nairobi\u2019s Serena Hotel, aims to address one of the construction industry\u2019s biggest pain points \u2014 the endless search for fair prices, dependable suppliers, and deliveries that arrive when promised.<\/p>\n
For years, developers, contractors, and homeowners have faced the same frustrations \u2014 chasing multiple quotes, juggling suppliers, and watching projects stall because materials failed to arrive on time. The new Jumba App changes that narrative. With just a few taps, users can now browse a wide range of verified suppliers, compare real-time prices, and place orders from the convenience of their phones. From cement to tiles, steel to paint, the app offers everything a builder needs under one digital roof.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission is simple \u2014 to make building easy,\u201d said Kagure Wamunyu, CEO and Co-Founder of Jumba, during the launch. \u201cWhether you\u2019re a developer overseeing several projects, a homeowner putting up your first house, or a Kenyan in the diaspora building a home back home, Jumba gives you the confidence that what you order is what you get \u2014 on time and at the right price.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The launch brought together industry leaders, government representatives, and leading suppliers including Crown Paints, Tuff Steel, Tononoka, Jumbo Steel, Comply Industries, Abyssinia, Mzito, National Cement, Dewalt, Blue Nile, and Bamburi, alongside contractors and homeowners eager to experience what many called \u201cthe future of construction sourcing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The app\u2019s promise lies in its simplicity and transparency. Users can instantly compare prices across trusted suppliers, eliminating the guesswork that often leads to inflated costs. Its integrated logistics ensure that deliveries arrive on time and in full, helping projects stay on schedule and within budget. And because it\u2019s mobile, builders can place orders from anywhere \u2014 whether they\u2019re at a construction site, at home, or halfway across the world.<\/p>\n
Currently, the app serves users within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, but Jumba plans to expand across Kenya\u2019s 47 counties in the coming months. The company says this rollout is part of its broader goal to build Africa\u2019s most trusted and efficient construction supply network \u2014 one that saves time, cuts costs, and drives progress.<\/p>\n
The launch of the Jumba App also marks a milestone in the company\u2019s growth journey. As mobile internet usage rises across the continent, Jumba is leveraging technology to meet customers where they are \u2014 online and on the move. The app not only streamlines sourcing but also builds trust through verified listings, transparent data, and a seamless ordering experience.<\/p>\n
For Kagure and her team, the app is not just a tool but a movement. \u201cWe\u2019re transforming how Africa builds,\u201d she said. \u201cWe want to ensure that anyone \u2014 whether they\u2019re constructing a skyscraper or their family home \u2014 can access the right materials, at the right price, delivered at the right time.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Founded in 2022, Jumba began as a business-to-business marketplace connecting developers and contractors to suppliers of structural materials. It has since evolved into a comprehensive platform serving both businesses and individual homeowners. The company was born out of a simple but powerful realization: that 90 percent of homes in Africa are built, not bought \u2014 yet the construction supply chain remains fragmented, opaque, and inefficient.<\/p>\n
Under Kagure\u2019s leadership \u2014 drawing from her experience as Uber\u2019s former Country Manager for Kenya \u2014 Jumba is applying the same digital efficiency that transformed mobility to an industry that touches nearly every Kenyan family. With each new innovation, the company is helping to build not just homes and offices, but also a smarter, more connected future for Africa\u2019s construction sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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