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Jumia: Vendors are our lifeline, so we help them raise working capital

Jumia’s co-founder Sacha Poignonnec. He says vendors are their lifeline, as they help them raise working capital PHOTO FILE | NMG

By  Allan Olingo

Nation Media Group

Jumia has diversified from being the go-to platform for electronics and fashion to stocking everyday household products, including groceries. Jumia’s co-founder Sacha Poignonnec spoke to The EastAfrican's Allan Olingo.

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