E-commerce platform Jumia Kenya has been honored as the Most preferred On-Demand Drink Delivery Provider during the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards (KBEA) 2021.

KBEA was launched in 2019 to fete key players in the beverage sector, including water, coffee, tea, juices, sodas, wines, dairy products and many others.

The awards seek to recognize and award local and international brands in the Kenyan market for their exceptional performance.

Jean-Jacques Maikere, the Jumia Kenya Chief Marketing Officer, lauded the unique role Jumia continues to play in the logistics sector across the country.

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“Jumia offers safe & contactless delivery options in Kenya including remote and rural areas with Jumia’s integrated logistics network. I call on the more than 100 players in the beverage industry gathered here today, to leverage Jumia’s logistics network, technology and expertise for last mile deliveries across the country,” said Maikere.

The 2nd Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2021 was organized by Asenti events and done in collaboration with research firm Opinion Track, alongside Kebs and Nescafe among others.

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“This award is a testament to the passion of our team at Jumia Kenya and we believe that technology has the potential to transform everyday life”, he added.

The event brought together more than 200 players in the beverage industry, policy makers, government and media to recognize different categories of the Kenyan beverage sector.