Online Shopping Sites in Kenya have grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years and is fast becoming popular thanks to advancement in Computer/Smartphone technology and affordable internet and browsing bundles.
When it comes to payment, online shopping sites will accept the following methods of payment which are considered to be safe.
- Airtel Money orMpesa via paybill numbers (mpesa charges apply)
- Paypal ( See how to open a Paypal account in Kenya and how to link your card)
- Credit and Debit cards such as Nakumatt Global
Why bother with a Mall when they can bring it to your door? You need to provide your contact and address details to get your products delivered right to your doorstep.
List of Online Shops In Kenya
Killmall is one of the largest online shopping malls in Kenya. Launched in July 2014, Killmall offers products that span various categories including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, healthcare, Baby Products, personal care and much more. Click here to learn how to open a shop on Killimall.
Jumia
Kenya’s No.1 Retailer Online shopping for electronics, books, shoes, fashion & more
Jumia Market Kenya
This online store is a subsidiary of Kaymu and I think is made specifically for women! If you are looking for fashion and jewelry, then this is the right place to look. Jumia market specifically deals with fashion products like jewelry clothes and shoes.
Mamamikes
You can buy anything from goats, airtime to supermarket vouchers. You can even pay electricity bills through Mama Mikes. This site is a favorite of people in the Diaspora (watu wa majuu) for surprising and gifting their loved ones in East Africa.
Shopit
Dakika online rebranded itself to Shopit and is the newest online shopping retailer with affordable prices for electronics, Mobile phones and tablets, Office and School Stationery and power and Electrical products.
Shopit is Kenya’s largest online electronics and computer store, with high quality leading brand products ranging from Mobile phones, laptops, desktop computers, netbooks, tablet and LCD televisions.
Shopit is a renowned authorized dealer of brands such as Toshiba, Acer, Apple, Lenovo, Samsung, hp, Dell, Microsoft, TP-link, Kaspersky, D-link, and much more.
Cheki
Cheki.co.ke is still the leading Kenyan car site and has currently crossed the border over to other East Africa countries. You can Sell, Buy or Import New and Used Cars through Cheki. The site is easy to Navigate through making it fast to get what you are looking for.
Mimi Online Store
Mimi collection store is a place where you will find various styles and trends that are specifically tailored to suit your different test, needs, and preferences. Stock ranges from formal, classics and sophisticated clothing to give you a youthful and trendy look, MIMI offers great quality merchandise at an excellent value.
Olx Kenya
Buy and Sell for free! that’s the OLX slogan. OLX is a jack of all trades! You can sell and buy anything you like at a negotiable price, in fact, it’s the only online shopping shop that allows you to bargain for a commodity.
Electro Hub
Electro Hub is to the male species what a candy store is to kids. In stock is everything from tires, speakers, and watches to phones. Payment is by either Mpesa or Airtel Money.
Facebook is… let’s say Mamayao! (godmother). With groups and pages specifically created to cater to a particular niche, hence making the search for goods and services easier. You only need to join a particular group and ask for the specific product you are looking for.
Whatsapp and WhatsApp Groups
Whatsapp group offers a peer to peer kind of online shopping where a member of a particular group may opt to sell his/her merchandise. This is a great way to small since it enables one to build a customer base.
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