As the we transition into the festive season right around the corner, Ugandans are no doubt hoarding those coins for Christmas deals when they get to buy stuff at jaw-dropping discounts. As you may very well know, the marketplace has moved house and now prominently screams buy! buy! buy! all over the internet, so has shopping behaviour. Next time you get the urge to impulse buy, here’s an offer you are not going to refuse: Jumia Market’s Black Friday

Jumia’s Black Friday is slated for November, giving Ugandans access to more exclusive deals and discounts of up to 70% across all product categories including electronics, appliances and fashion. And get this, for the first time ever, the leading online marketplace will offer Black Friday discounts for a 5 day-long period. Selected discounts will launch from Monday 21st November leading up to Friday 25th November, when Jumia Market will unlock the best of the best deals.

Last year, Jumia Market’s Black Friday broke in-house records by attracting 17 times more orders than on a normal day and 4 times more traffic. If these figures are anything to go by, online shopping is fast picking up pace in Uganda. Jumia Market Uganda’s Country Manager, Martin Srna aims to surpass customers’ expectations with exclusive deals this year:

Jumia Market whose offices are strategically located in downtown Kampala,  advises consumers to research their favorite products in advance, and place them on their wish list to prepare for the discounts. For convenience, you can receive your order at your home or office – or at the pickup station in downtown Kampala. Jumia Market will continue to post updates on its social media platforms to keep fans informed about all things to do with Jumia Market Black Friday.