JUMIA Kenya Launches Shopping App for IOS
Just three months after launching the JUMIA shopping app for Windows, Kenya’s #1 online retailer now presents its iOS app, accessible for iPhone, IPad and iPod Touch users. The mobile application enables customers to browse through different product categories, add products to cart, chose desired payment method, rate and write reviews about products. JUMIA for iOS is now available on iTunes and free to download.
“We are delighted to release the iOS application, it’s an easy-to-use app, simply download it and enjoy shopping on www.jumia.co.ke at your convenience.” Parinaz Firozi MD, JUMIA Kenya.
The iOS app is the fourth in the list after the Android, Windows and Blackberry apps and is available in English and French with a complete optimization for the iPhone 5. The app also makes use of geo-location to automatically select user’s country setting.
About Jumia
JUMIA is the leading online e-commerce platform in Africa and a one-stop online retailer for all fashion and hi-tech needs.
JUMIA provides its customers with a retail shopping experience that is safe, convenient and stress-free. JUMIA offers competitive prices and a wide assortment of brand new products that can be delivered to any location throughout Kenya. Products can be purchased using a multitude of payment options including cash on delivery, mobile money transfer, Paypal or credit card. JUMIA finished off a great year in 2013 by winning the award for Best New Retail Launch at the World Retail Congress, becoming the first ever African company to receive this award.
About AIG
Africa Internet Group introduces and accelerates the online shift in Africa – for its people and its culture. It is committed to running successful and vibrant internet companies which boost the evolution of African online culture. AIG is the parent group of nine successful and fast-growing companies in more than 25 African countries, accounting for over 3000 staff.
AIG cares about entrepreneurship and brings together all the key elements required to build great companies: team, concept, technology and capital. Its network of companies includes JUMIA, Kaymu, Hellofood, Lamudi, Carmudi, Zando, Jovago, Lendico and Easy Taxi.