Campusers have reason to smile after Uganda’s fastest growing e-marketplace, Suubula.com started selling on its platform organic cotton t-shirts.
Most university students buy second hand clothes in markets and boutiques around universities.
However, under a new promotion, university students will be able to order for 100% cotton t-shirts at Ushs 19,500 each.
“This is the best offer for university students with a high fashion sense,” said Collins Mulangira, Suubula’s chief operations and marketing officer.
“With about Shs 100,000, one can buy 5 long lasting organic cotton t-shirts which are sold in foreign markets like Europe and America,” said Mulangira.
The t-shirts, made by Fine Spinners from Uganda’s rain-fed cotton – considered one of the best in the world, hit Suubula.com’s online store this Friday morning.
“The brand new t-shirts in our store are usually reserved for export. But Fine Spinners agreed to reduce their price from Shs 35,000 each to UShs 19,500 (inclusive of transport) for the domestic market,” said Suubula MD Camble Hope.
Mulangira said traders who buy in bulk will get discounts and free delivery.
“If you order for over ten t-shirts, you get discounts. We have a friendly return policy that allows clients to return non-fitting t-shirts in 24 hours. Customers are advised to ascertain the sizes of the t-shirts before making orders to have a good experience,” said Mulangira.
Asked how long it would take Suubula.com to deliver an order anywhere in Kampala, Mulangira responded: “Only two hours.”
This comes at a time Suubula.com is running several promos with Coca Cola. The e-marketplace, which enables the public to sell its goods on its platform, also delivers high quality products directly to customers.
Over the last one year, has sold thousands of Coca Cola products in the Wakiso and Kampala.
Suubula’s chief technical officer, King Rory, said Suubula.com website was revamped to give customers an enjoyable experience.
“Our clients can now make payments before or after receiving the order with MTN Momo Pay. Confirm your order on Suubula.com by checking your cart on the top right bar. Then Dial 1653#, enter our merchant id code: 149380 and the amount to be paid. Then enter your Pin to complete the payment. Your order will be delivered in two hours in Kampala. For bulk orders outside Kampala metropolitan area, the delivery time is two days,” said Rory.
Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa,” is traditionally known for its premium quality cotton.
However, most Ugandans are unaware of the availability of high quality cotton t-shirts, resorting to second-hand clothes.
