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Job loss fears as Jumia shuts down food delivery unit

Jumia Food agent awaits delivery from KFC, May 2020. [David Gichuru, Standard]

E-commerce company Jumia Technologies has said it will shut down its food delivery operations in Kenya and six other African markets by December.

The decision to close the division is aimed at prioritising the growth of its core online retail business, the firm said, amid fears of loss of Kenyan jobs due to the unforeseen closure.

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