After leaving their previous positions, former Jumia Kenya executives have launched a new e-commerce, called “Kapu” (short form for ‘kikapu’ or basket in Swahili) that allows customers in cities to shop and save on their [c]
Jumia, Africa’s e-commerce platform, has announced the appointment of one of Africa’s most powerful and influential women in Kenya, Betty Mwangi, as the firm’s new CEO in Kenya. Ms Mwangi takes over the leadership mantle [c]
HMD Global has announced its partnership with Jumia Kenya for its 2020 Black Friday. Jumia, the e-retail platform, is providing the biggest offers in the market for the month of November. HMD Global is known [c]
Kenneth Oyolla joins Jumia as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) from Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) Group where he previously held the same position. He brings a wealth of experience from the industry, having held senior [c]
Jumia expects 16 million visits from Kenyans to the platform during this year’s Black Friday sale to secure deals ahead of the shopping season. The promo period run from November 8 – 29, 2019 with the [c]
After setting a record during last year by selling over 250,000 mobile devices – which translates to an increase of 25 per cent compared to 2016 – online retailer Jumia Kenya is set for another Mobile [c]
Jumia has donated clothing and foodstuffs worth Kshs 1 million to Mama Fauzia Children’s Home as part of its social corporate responsibility. It was all smiles as representatives from the home received the goods at a [c]
Jumia has named Sam Chappatte as the new MD for its Kenyan operations. Prior to his appointment, Sam was managing Jumia’s New Countries, overseeing operations in six countries; Ghana, Uganda, Cameroon, Tanzania, Senegal and Algeria. He replaces [c]
Jumia yesterday released its second white paper on African Mobile Trends 2016. By and large, the mobile industry in Africa continues to pave the way for innovation, providing ground breaking developments for the rest of [c]
Jumia has launched its second white paper on mobile trends in Kenya. The launch coincided with a week-long sale with huge discounts on mobile phones, in partnership with various manufacturers – including Infinix, Tecno, Wiko, [c]
Jumia is celebrating its third anniversary with discounts for its customers between 5 and 7 April. Jumia opened its Kenyan operations in March 2013 with a paltry workforce of four employees in an apartment office. Three years [c]
The Jumia Kenya team has presented a clothing donation worth Kshs 1 million to St Barnados Children’s Home also known as Kenya Children’s Home. Parinaz Firozi, MD, Jumia Kenya said that they made the donation [c]
E-commerce platform Jumia will mark its 10th Anniversary by celebrating consumers, supporting sellers, and communities. The company’s anniversary, themed ‘10 years with You’, will celebrate customers who have played a key role in changing the [c]
In support of the UN’s Safety Standards, e-commerce platform Jumia has announced plans to provide more than 7,000 motorcycle helmets to its Delivery Associates (riders) as part of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Safe [c]
Jumia consumers are set to enjoy free shopping below Ksh 300 and have it delivered at a small fee to any address in the country. The move is aimed at encouraging more consumers to try [c]
Jumia customers will benefit from reduced delivery fee following the launch of City Partner Program in Mt. Kenya. The new Program is aimed at empowering local businesses by boosting their revenue and providing better services to [c]
Online retailer Jumia has donated 100,000 masks to the Ministry of Health to support community health workers, who are on the front line responding to suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19. The donations were received [c]
In the same week it sent out communication to staff in Kenya informing them of impending staff cuts and redundancies, online retailer Jumia has issued another communication in Rwanda announcing that it would suspend its [c]
HMD Global has announced that Kenyans can now pre-order the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia7.2 from the firm’s retail partners within the country. Nokia fans keen to get either the Nokia 7.2 or Nokia 6.2 can [c]
Hisense, a Chinese multinational and major appliance and electronics vendor, has partnered with Jumia as the official distributor its products under the new Jumia Mall concept in a bid to strengthen its online presence locally. [c]
Ride-hailing firm Bolt (formerly Taxify) is has announced the appointment of Olaoluwa Akinnusi as the new Country Manager for Bolt Kenya. Akinnusi will be responsible for overseeing the operations and scaling the Bolt business across [c]
Majid Al Futtaim, the shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has partnered with Jumia to provide a secure and convenient way for Carrefour Kenya customers to shop for [c]
Online retailer Jumia Kenya has announced a free, 3-month guarantee on products valued above Kshs 1,500 on the platform. In a bid to enhance customer confidence in online shopping, the company will take direct responsibility [c]
Jumia customers will now enjoy faster delivery time when ordering online through the “Jumia Express” service (formerly called “Jumia First”). All products on the site with a Jumia Express logo will be delivered next day [c]
Fero has unveiled its new smartphone, Fero Iris, in the Kenyan market. Fero Iris comes with a unique security feature that allows users to unlock their screens using their eyes. The device also features a [c]
Voting for the 100+ nominees in this year’s Jumia Kenya Glamour Awards is currently open to the public. The selection features a host of personalities from the world of fashion, entertainment, TV and music among [c]
In an effort to support Kenyan women entrepreneurs in business, over 3,000 women from Kenya will be given an opportunity to undergo e-commerce training, facilitated by Jumia in collaboration with SheCares International. These women were [c]
Turkey’s TV manufacturer and the largest in Europe in terms of market share – Vestel’s – Finlux TV brand has entered the Kenyan market through online retail platform Jumia. Renowned for its cutting edge and [c]
TECNO mobile’s premium sub-brand, PHANTOM, has launched its latest flagship PHANTOM X2 Series in Kenya. The PHANTOM X2 Series, which comprises PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G and PHANTOM X2 5G, marks the brand’s foray into the high-end [c]
Global technology brand, OPPO Kenya has announced the launch of #A77sFootballMoments set to inspire Kenyan football fans to capture their most memorable and inspirational football moments this football season. As a continued partnership with football [c]
OPPO Kenya is kicking off the holiday shopping season early with its Black Friday Sale, which will be running from November 4 to November 30, 2022. During the annual Black Friday Sales, consumers will get [c]
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