The Future is Built: Jumba Unveils App to Streamline and Digitize Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Africa’s largest digital marketplace for construction materials Jumba has unveiled Jumba App, a groundbreaking platform designed to tackle one of Kenya’s biggest construction challenges: finding fair prices, trustworthy suppliers and reliable deliveries.

The launch held in a Hotel in 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.

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.

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.

“Our mission is simple; to make building easy, there 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”, said Kagure Wamunyu, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Jumba.

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.

What Makes the Jumba App a 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 on 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 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.

Additionally, 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.

A 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.

Subsequently, 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 and 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 JumbaJumba 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.

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.

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.