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Former Jumia executives unveil own e-commerce platform, Kapu

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Ex-Jumia executive Sam Chappatte (right). He, alongside former employees, unveiled Kapu on December 5, 2022. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Ex-Jumia executives have unveiled a new e-commerce platform dubbed Kapu, targeting low-income earners.

Just a few weeks after leaving Jumia Kenya, which he helped set up and run as chief executive, Sam Chappatte alongside other former employees, Monday unveiled their own version of the e-commerce platform.

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