Jumba Launches App to Transform Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya.

By Martin Maina.

Building Made Easy: Jumba Launches App to Transform Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya.

Nairobi, October 14, 2025 — Building in Kenya just became faster, smarter, and easier.

Jumba, Africa’s largest digital marketplace for construction materials, has unveiled the Jumba App — an innovation set to revolutionize how Kenyans source, buy, and receive construction materials.

For years, developers, contractors, and homeowners have struggled with the same frustrations: fluctuating prices, unreliable suppliers, and delayed deliveries. The Jumba App aims to solve all that by providing one simple digital platform where users can find verified suppliers, compare real-time prices, and place orders with ease.

“With just a few taps, users can access trusted suppliers and order everything they need — from cement to tiles — all in one place,” said Kagure Wamunyu, CEO and Co-Founder of Jumba, during the launch event held at the Serena Hotel, Nairobi.

She said the app is designed to make construction sourcing efficient and dependable. “Our mission is simple — to make building easy. 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,” she explained.

The colorful launch ceremony brought together government representatives, industry leaders, and major suppliers including Crown Paints, Tuff Steel, Tononoka, Jumbo Steel, Comply Industries, Abyssinia, Mzito, National Cement, Dewalt, Blue Nile, and Bamburi Cement. The event marked a new chapter in Kenya’s construction industry as players embraced digital sourcing for the future.

A Game Changer for Kenya’s Builders

The Jumba App brings transparency, convenience, and reliability to an industry long plagued by inefficiencies. Users can compare prices in seconds, order materials in minutes, and track deliveries in real time — reducing the risk of overcharging, miscommunication, and project delays.

According to Wamunyu, the app will initially serve users within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area before expanding to all 47 counties. “The Jumba App is not just a tool — it’s a movement,” she said. “It’s about giving every Kenyan access to fair prices, quality materials, and dependable delivery, whether they’re building one room or an entire estate.

 A Timely Innovation

The launch comes at a critical time when Kenya’s construction sector is expanding rapidly, fueled by population growth and the government’s push for affordable housing. With smartphone use on the rise, the app provides a modern solution for an industry ready for digital transformation.

Through the Jumba App, builders can now source materials anytime and from anywhere — eliminating the need to visit multiple shops or call several suppliers for quotes. Real-time pricing ensures transparency, while delivery tracking helps keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Building the Future of Africa

Founded in 2022, Jumba began as a B2B platform connecting contractors and developers with reliable suppliers of structural materials. It has since evolved into a comprehensive marketplace serving both businesses and individual home builders.

The company was founded on a powerful insight: 90 percent of homes in Africa are built, not bought. Yet, the supply chain has remained fragmented, expensive, and largely offline. By digitizing the process, Jumba is changing the way Africa builds — creating a transparent, affordable, and data-driven marketplace for everyone involved.

“Jumba is building more than just an app,” Wamunyu concluded. “We’re building trust, efficiency, and opportunity. We’re creating a smarter way for Africa to build.”

With the launch of the Jumba App, Kenya’s construction industry is entering a new digital era — one where technology meets trust, and building dreams becomes easier than ever before.

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