JUMBA Tech Launches App to Transform Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya
Building in Kenya just got easier.
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.
What Makes the Jumba App a Game Changer
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Transparent Pricing- Users can instantly compare prices across verified suppliers, eliminating overcharging and guesswork.
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One Stop Shop- From structural materials to finishes, customers can access everything they need in one convenient, trusted platform.
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Reliable Delivery- Materials are delivered on time and in full, keeping projects on schedule and budgets intact.
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Convenient Ordering- Builders can order from anywhere; on site, at home, or even abroad, making construction sourcing simpler than ever.
Take Away from the Leadership Panel:
Ms. Kagure Wamunyu-CEO & Co-Founder, JUMBA Tech:
"Solutions are based from Inefficiencies...it is time for the Construction Sector"
Matters Construction Value Chain;
"Tech is here and has been here...tech allows Customers,Partners & General Public to be Thinkers and advance with Global waves (Trends herein).
Bio of Ms. Kagure Wamunyu:
-A Civil Engineer By Profession.
-Former Country Manager,Uber Kenya
"I have been working in the Construction Sector."
The Problem Statement:
"construction has lagged Behind by inefficiency especially on Quality & Price...simply value for money is a great Need
Barriers
1. Fragmented.
"Hence It is simply a Clarity on "How Much things Truly Cost".
Q&A Panel Think Tank matters Tech!
From Left: Ms. Kagure Wamunyu-CEO & Co-Founder, JUMBA Tech, Center: Dr. Charity Wayua- Director IBM Research Labs in Kenya & South Africa and Mr. John Muthee-CEO, Savannah Informatics:
Dr. Charity Wayua- Director IBM Research Labs in Kenya & South Africa
Matters Barriers to Startups:
- Financiers Risk
- Early Adoption & Experimentation Stage
"we need to make Affordable Housing Very Affordable by providing Quality and Descent Margin".
"Poor Quality Means a need to Re-doing your Work."
"Adopting tech results in Meeting the growth of the Pie"
Mr. John Muthee-CEO, Savannah Informatics:
"Winners are & Will always be in the Tech Space"
"Matters Healthcare Sector,there is need to Employ Tech...to counter its Barriers"
"We hence need to Export tech unlike importing it all Times.
Why Launch the Jumba App?
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.
Key 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.
About Jumba
Jumba is a technology-driven marketplace transforming the construction landscape in Africa. Founded in 2022 as a B2B platform specializing in structural materials, Jumba has evolved into a comprehensive B2C marketplace that connects home builders, developers, and contractors directly with trusted suppliers of both structural materials and finishes.
The company was founded on a powerful insight: in Africa, 90% of homes are built, not bought. Yet the construction supply chain remains one of the most fragmented and opaque sectors plagued by fluctuating prices, unreliable suppliers, and logistical inefficiencies. Jumba exists to solve these problems by providing a transparent, trusted, and digital first marketplace that connects buyers to verified suppliers, guarantees competitive prices, and ensures convenient delivery all from a single platform.
Founded by Kagure Wamunyu, former Uber Country Manager for Kenya, Jumba combines deep experience in technology, logistics, and platform scaling to bring digital efficiency and transparency to construction supply.
As Jumba expands beyond B2B into the mass market, its vision remains clear; to create a smarter way for everyone to build, from large scale developers to families constructing their dream homes.
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