The construction industry in Kenya is so big that it is among the few globally that expanded amidst the Covid lockdowns of 2020.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics projected the construction industry will grow at an average rate of 6.1% over the next three years.
Jumba, a b2b construction technology platform launched in April this year, is out to bridge this gap through an online platform that allows operators of hardware stores, which are found on almost every block, to seamlessly restock.
Jumba CEO Kagure Wamunyu, says they have started to expand their products according to regional demands and the needs of hardware stores.
The idea is to make Jumba the source of all construction materials in Kenya and, when we eventually grow, beyond its borders.