Uber wrangles with kenyan local taxi drivers I tend to think the Kenyan 2012 presidential elections was won the day Jubilee party branded itself a digital government and rode to statehouse in a vehicle shouting of a new way of doing things, an e-way, a virtual way, a wired way, an online way, an easy… Read More »
Branch instant online loan App: How it works and latest updates
Here is what you need to know about Kenya’s best instant online loan provider mobile App Branch. Branch App News: Mobile-based financial services company Branch has raised a Series A equity funding round of $9.6 million, as it positions itself for further growth and expansion into new markets. The funding will allow for the scaling… Read More »
Jumia Local unveiled to boost local Manufacturers: Made in Kenya Products
Jumia Kenya has today unveiled the ‘Jumia Local’ program that will allow Kenyan manufacturers to showcase their ‘Made in Kenya’ products on its website to thousands of customers across the country thus encourage consumption and scalability. This collaboration between local manufacturers and Jumia will see products under this arrangement featured more prominently on the… Read More »
Jumia Pay: Africa’s best Mobile Money online payment-Cashless solution
Jumia Pay: Africa’s best Mobile Money online payment-Cashless solution – Leading pan African e-commerce Jumia announced yesterday the launch of JumiaPay, a third party online payment solution aimed at providing a safer, faster and more convenient online payment experience. The online payment solution JumiaPay is a first for e-commerce Jumia and will most certainly be… Read More »
Jumia announces take over as Africa’s top online market
Jumia sister companies Jovago, HelloFood, Lamudi and Kaymu rebrand Africa Internet Group is today connecting its companies into Jumia’s ecosystem with a new vision, “Expand your horizons”. The new Jumia ecosystem will give access to products and services from its leading platforms. After 4 years of successfully establishing and growing its online services as leaders… Read More »
Jumia Kenya names Sam Chappatte as the new Managing Director
Jumia Kenya has named Sam Chappatte as Managing Director 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 Parinaz Firozi who is leaving the company after two years of service. Outgoing MD Parinaz Firozi said,… Read More »