Jumba, Africa’s largest digital marketplace for construction materials, has today unveiled the Jumba App, a groundbreaking platform designed to tackle one of Kenya’s biggest construction challenges: finding fair prices, trustworthy suppliers, and reliable deliveries.
For years, developers, contractors, and homeowners have faced the same frustrations, chasing multiple quotes, dealing with inconsistent prices, and waiting for deliveries that arrive late or not as promised. The Jumba App changes that. With just a few taps, users can now access a wide range of verified suppliers, compare prices in real time, and order everything they need. From cement to tiles, all from one trusted platform.
“Our mission is simple; to make building easy,” said Kagure Wamunyu, CEO and Co-Founder of Jumba. “Whether you’re a developer managing multiple projects, a homeowner building your first house, or a Kenyan in the diaspora constructing a home back home, Jumba gives you confidence that what you order is what you get, on time and at the right price.”
Game Changer
Transparent Pricing- Users can instantly compare prices across verified suppliers, eliminating overcharging and guesswork.
One Stop Shop- From structural materials to finishes, customers can access everything they need in one convenient, trusted platform.
Reliable Delivery- Materials are delivered on time and in full, keeping projects on schedule and budgets intact.
Convenient Ordering- Builders can order from anywhere; on site, at home, or even abroad, making construction sourcing simpler than ever.
The launch event, held at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, brought together industry leaders, government representatives, and major suppliers such as Crown Paints, Tuff Steel, Tononoka, Jumbo Steel, Comply Industries, Abyssinia, Mzito, National Cement, Dewalt, Blue Nile, and Bamburi, alongside contractors, developers, and homeowners eager to experience the future of construction sourcing.
The Jumba App is currently available to users within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, with plans underway to expand across Kenya’s 47 counties.
With this launch, Jumba reaffirms its commitment to building Africa’s most trusted and efficient construction supply network. One that saves time, cuts costs, and fuels progress for all.
The mobile app marks a critical milestone in Jumba’s mission to simplify and modernize construction sourcing. As smartphone adoption and mobile internet usage rise, the app provides an intuitive, on the go solution tailored to Kenya’s builders and homeowners.
Benefits
Convenience- No more hours wasted calling suppliers or visiting multiple shops. The app brings everything to your fingertips.
Transparency- Real time pricing, verified suppliers, and product availability build customer confidence and control.
Efficiency- Integrated logistics and delivery tracking ensure materials arrive on site when needed, reducing costly delays.
Accessibility- Enables everyone from contractors to families building their first home to source materials easily and affordably.
Scale- Allows Jumba to reach thousands of customers across Kenya faster than traditional sales channels.
Trust & Data- Digitized procurement builds valuable data insights for better inventory planning and customer service.
The Jumba App is more than a tool. It’s a movement to revolutionize construction supply across Africa, ensuring that anyone building, big or small, can access the right materials, at the right price, delivered at the right time.
