• Vuba Vuba launched in 2020 to fill the gap left by Jumia Food’s exit from Rwanda in 2019.
• The app connects users to restaurants, supermarkets, and local merchants with deliveries in under an hour.
• The platform has surpassed 100,000 downloads on Android and relies on motorcycle-based local logistics.

Vuba Vuba is a mobile application developed by a Rwandan startup. Albert Munyabugingo launched the platform in 2020. The application connects users to a wide range of restaurants, supermarkets, and merchants. The service offers fast deliveries, often in less than one hour.

The application operates on iOS and Android platforms. Google Play Store data show more than 100,000 downloads. The company relies on a strong local logistics network. The platform uses motorcycle couriers to distribute orders efficiently.

Beyond delivery services, Vuba Vuba creates economic opportunities for local stakeholders. The platform allows food outlets and small retailers to digitize sales channels. The solution helps merchants expand customer reach and increase order volumes without heavy investment in proprietary digital infrastructure.

The application integrates a tracking system that alerts customers when couriers collect orders. The system allows users to follow deliveries in real time and receive notifications when couriers approach. “Our team works diligently to ensure fast processing and delivery of orders. The estimated delivery time depends on your location. In general, you can expect your order to arrive within 45 minutes,” the startup said.

As e-commerce and digital services continue to expand across East Africa, Vuba Vuba demonstrates how locally adapted solutions can drive digital inclusion. The model supports entrepreneurship and responds to rising demand for efficient delivery services.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum