mobile Food will allow customers in Kenya and Uganda to pay for their food deliveries in advance . With the implementation of a pre - pay option , customers can purchase credit cards or mobile phones to complete their online shops , rather than cash on delivery . The change comes as the market shifts toward e - commerce , with a growing demand for the service on the continent . In 2017 , there were 100 million mobile bank accounts based in Kenya .
Jumia Food will allow customers in Kenya and Uganda to pay for their food deliveries in advance. With the implementation of a pre-pay option, customers can use credit cards or mobile devices to complete their online shops, rather than cash on delivery. The move comes as the market shifts toward e-commerce, with a growing demand for the service on the continent. In 2017, there were 100 million mobile money accounts based in Africa.