Tag: ron Kawamara

Jumia Uganda expands JForce program to upcountry regions

Charles Layoo

Kampala, Uganda – Leading e-commerce platform Jumia Uganda has announced the expansion of its entrepreneur program known as JForce across the country. The Jumia Force program (JForce) is Jumia’s sales consultants program which aims at empowering and enriching entrepreneurs with the support of an established brand. JForce agents place orders on behalf of consumers and are able to make a commission with each sale.   The expansion of the program will allow young entrepreneurs across the country a chance to earn extra income with each sale they make & consumers…

Jumia Uganda launches Jumia Food Festival

Charles Layoo

Jumia launches Food Festival to promote adoption of meal ordering & support local business community across restaurants, grocery, supermarket & alcohol delivery during COVID-19 Kampala (Uganda) 1st October 2020: Uganda’s e-commerce platform Jumia has announced the launch of a Food Festival Campaign which will take place from 1st to 31st October on the Jumia Food app. The campaign is done in partnership with local restaurants, supermarkets, fresh produce markets as well as international chains such as KFC, Carrefour and Pernod Ricard. The objective of the campaign is to promote the…

Jumia partners with Wena Hardware to deliver construction materials to consumers

Charles Layoo

Wena Hardware and Jumia Uganda have announced a partnership aimed at driving convenience and affordability for consumers interested in purchasing construction materials. As a result of this exclusive partnership for construction supplies, consumers undertaking big or small building projects can now easily & conveniently purchase materials such as bricks, pavers, construction sand and more at affordable prices on the e-commerce platform. ‘’We are thrilled to be expanding our affordable and convenient experience of purchasing building supplies to the Jumia clientele.’’ Ms Vaolah Amumpaire, Wena Hardware CEO.  The service will allow…

Jumia introduces Airtel Money payments on platform

Charles Layoo

Leading e-commerce platform Jumia has announced the launch of Airtel money payments on the platform. As of 1st July, customers on the platform can now pay for their orders with Airtel money in addition to the existing payment methods, cash on delivery and MTN Mobile Money “The launch of Airtel money payment onto our platform is a huge addition that we believe will benefit our consumers. Millions of Ugandans depend on mobile money to make their daily transactions, and by expanding our payment methods to include Airtel money, it will…

Jumia Celebrates 8 years In Uganda With Amazing Discounts to Customers

Charles Layoo

Leading e-commerce platform Jumia Uganda is celebrating 8 years in Uganda with the return of its annual campaign known as “Jumia Anniversary”. The campaign which will run from the 15th to the 30th of June will offer customers that visit the Jumia app discounts of up to 50% off on a wide range of products. While announcing the launch of the campaign, Jumia Uganda CEO Ron Kawamara said the campaign will focus on offering consumers much needed products at discounted prices and delivering them safely to their homes. He also…

Covid-19: Jumia Uganda donates Face Masks

Charles Layoo

Jumia Uganda through its CEO, Ron Kawamara has today donated 30,000 certified medical face masks to the Ministry Of Health – Uganda. The masks were received by the Director Of Health Services, Dr. John Mwebesa at the Ministry Of Health to protect health workers at Frontline of the Covid-19 fight. According to the Jumia CEO, another shipment of 20,000 masks will be arriving in the country. The face masks will be distributed to the health workers at various health facilities and border points across the country. Jumia also continues to…