List of Online Shops in Kenya

We live in exciting times, the digital era. You don’t have to visit the local market, all you need is a device, be it a mobile phone or computer. Then, visit one of these online shops in Kenya and shop. Then have the products delivered to your doorstep.

Online Shops in Kenya have grown by leaps and bounds in the last few years. They are fast becoming popular thanks to the 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 pay bill numbers (M-Pesa 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 

Currently, there are hundreds of online shops in Kenya; however, in this article, we will only focus on the best online shops in Kenya. If you know others that you want to feature on the list, please mention them in the comments. If you run one, please contact us so we can feature it on the list.

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List of online shops in Kenya

1. Kilimall

Kilimall is one of the largest online shops in Kenya. Launched in July 2014, Kilimall offers products that span various categories, including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, healthcare, Baby Products, personal care, and much more.

Kilimall allows business people to open their stores on the site and sell their products through the platform. Click here to learn how to open a shop on Kilimall. Most sellers on Kilimall operate via a Dropshipping Model, your order, and the products are shipped into the country from manufacturers in China.

2. Jumia online shop

This is Kenya’s No.1 Retailer Online shopping for electronics, books, shoes, fashion & more. Jumia was founded in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2012 and has grown to many African countries, including Kenya.

3. Avechi.com

This is the Gikomba of home appliances, electronics, and smartphones. If you are looking strictly for home electronics and appliances, then Avech.com is the go-to place.

4. Suave Kenya

Suave Kenya offers very affordable and durable custom-made bags, backpacks, and Totes. If you are looking to stand out whether in college, office or at an event, then this is a goto place for your tailor-made bug.

5. Mamamikes online shop in Kenya

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.

6.  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 most extensive online electronics and computer store. It has high quality leading brand products ranging from Mobile phones, laptops, desktop computers, netbooks, tablets, 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 tests, needs, and preferences.

Stock ranges from formal, classics, and sophisticated clothing to give you a youthful and trendy look, MIMI offers excellent quality merchandise at an exceptional value.

9. Jiji

Buy and Sell for free! That’s the Jiji.com slogan. Jiji 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.

10. Electro Hub

Electro Hub is to the male species what a candy store is to kids. They are more focused on home and office automation by providing Audio and Visual solutions.

Solutions for your home or office. In stock is everything from tires, speakers, and watches to phones. Payment is by either Mpesa or Airtel Money.

11. Facebook

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 more accessible. You only need to join a specific group and ask for the specific product you are looking for.

12. Whatsapp and WhatsApp Groups

Whatsapp group offers a peer to peer kind of online shopping where a member of a specific group may opt to sell his/her merchandise. This is an excellent way to small since it enables one to build a customer base.

We would like to hear your comments; please feel free to add to the list.

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Raf'ael is an influencer on matters Kenya and digital. Living in Nairobi Kenya, he likes coffee when it is cold.

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