Jumia to donate all proceeds from ‘JUMIA IS KENYA’ initiative to Garissa attack victims

To help with the funeral expenses and support the families of the victims of the Garissa university attack, Jumia will donate 100 per cent of proceeds made from the ‘JUMIA IS KENYA’ shop through the Kenya Red Cross.

“We decided to act and devote all proceeds from the shop to the families of the victims. Kenya is our home and these are our neighbors, friends and families who have been affected by the attack, “Said Parinaz Firozi MD Jumia Kenya. “We share in their loss and grief.”

Kenyans who want to contribute should go to here place an order for any item and Jumia will deliver to their office or doorstep anywhere in Kenya and they can pay cash on delivery.

In addition to sales proceeds being donated, Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Orange Kenya, Mobikash and the KCB Kenya have also opened accounts where money can be donated via MPESA, Airtel money, Mobikash through paybill Number 858585, Via Orange money through business number 222222 and KCB A/C No. 858585858585.

The Garissa Terror attack has been termed as Kenya’s second most deadliest attack after the 1998 United States embassy bombings by Al-Qeida that left over 200 people dead. Garissa University attack happened on 2nd April 2015, where gunmen stormed the Garissa University College in Garissa, killing a