29th April 2020, Jamboshop, a Kenyan online shopping store announced that it is now offering same-day delivery for essential items as an initiative to support the fight against COVID-19. This means that all orders placed for essential products such as face mask, sanitizer etc. will be delivered on the same day the order was placed.
The CEO of online shopping website Jamboshop Kenya, Sanjay Pathak, said, "Due to the continual spread of the novel virus that's affecting the lives and livelihood of millions of people, we believe that e-commerce platforms like us that have last-mile delivery capabilities and e-payment options are uniquely positioned as part of response strategy towards the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, we as Jamboshop are stepping up our services in the e-commerce market to ensure that every Kenyan within Nairobi County and its metropolitan can now buy essential items online have them delivered to their home on the same day."
Same day delivery may seem like a strategy to increase revenue during the pandemic. But in this case the initiative by Jamboshop Kenya is a proactive measure to ensure customers and staffs remains healthy and safe by avoiding overcrowded places like the market and bus stop. With the availability of these services, Kenyan in Nairobi can now buy cooking oil and cooking oil dispenser online hence avoid getting out of their house. The e-commerce company is utilizing their capabilities to ensure Kenyans remain at home.
"In support with the government effort to minimize the spread of the novel virus, we are now offering incentives to on all purchases made via digital payments like M-pesa and Airtel money in a bid to discourage the use of cash. For instance, if you buy best bottled water to drink, you will get a certain amount of discount on the total price." Sanjay added.
General information about Jamboshop can be obtained on the company's website. Visit https://www.jamboshop.com/ today or contact Jamboshop customer care via +254 20 375 00 00 or email
[email protected] and place your order.