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.
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.”
The new app is designed to address key pain points in Kenya’s construction industry by combining transparency, convenience, and reliability. Through the platform, users can instantly compare prices from verified suppliers, eliminating guesswork and the risk of overcharging. It also serves as a one-stop shop where customers can access a wide range of materials—from structural products to finishing items—all in one trusted space.
The app further integrates reliable delivery services to ensure materials arrive on time and in full, helping builders keep projects on schedule and within budget. With its mobile accessibility, users can place and track orders from anywhere—on site, at home, or even abroad—making the process of sourcing construction materials simpler and more efficient than ever before.
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.
The app offers a range of benefits aimed at making construction sourcing faster, fairer, and more efficient. By bringing all suppliers and products together in one platform, it saves users the time and effort of calling multiple vendors or visiting different shops. Real-time pricing, verified suppliers, and up-to-date product availability enhance transparency and give customers greater confidence and control over their purchases.
Integrated logistics and delivery tracking systems ensure materials reach construction sites when needed, minimizing costly delays. The platform’s accessibility allows everyone—from large-scale contractors to families building their first home—to source materials easily and affordably. In addition, the app’s digital approach enables broader market reach, connecting thousands of customers across Kenya more effectively than traditional sales methods. Over time, the data generated through online transactions will also help improve inventory planning and customer service, strengthening trust between suppliers and buyers.
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.
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.
