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OLX Country Manager Peter Ndiang’ui. The platform saw growing demand from users. (PHOTO: WILBERFORCE OKWIRI/ STANDARD)
Those looking to buy or sell buildings stones or hire a plumber can now do so on OLX more easily. This after the free online classifieds platform created category for the construction industry. The new category caters for construction tools and equipment, building materials and construction services.
According to OLX Kenya Country Manager Peter Ndiang’ui, they saw the demand for construction from users of the platform. “We have seen a lot of traction on the site from the construction sector in terms of construction tools and equipment, construction material and building fittings which were posted under the Home, Furniture and Garden category,” he said.
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