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Practical help for selling online in Kenya — payments, social selling, delivery, KRA compliance and getting found.
20 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
How to start an online shop in Kenya in 10 minutes
From zero to a working storefront with M-PESA and WhatsApp ordering — no developer needed.
Read →22 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Till vs PayBill vs Pochi la Biashara: which M-PESA option for your shop?
The three ways Kenyan businesses collect M-PESA — fees, reversals, and which to display at checkout.
Read →25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Sell on WhatsApp the smart way
WhatsApp is Kenya's default checkout. Here's how to turn chats into orders without losing track.
Read →27 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Pricing and delivery: getting the math right
Courier fees, rider costs and free-delivery thresholds — how to price so delivery doesn't eat your margin.
Read →28 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
Sell digital products: e-books, courses, templates
Upload once, sell forever — how private download links work and what sells well in Kenya.
Read →30 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Get found on Google: SEO for Kenyan online shops
Simple moves that put your shop in front of people already searching for what you sell.
Read →2 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
How to sell on Instagram in Kenya without losing the sale in DMs
The 'DM to order' gap is where Kenyan Instagram sales die. Fix it with a link-in-bio that goes straight to checkout.
Read →3 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
M-PESA charges for online sellers, explained simply
Who pays what on Till, PayBill and STK push — and how to keep fees from eating your margin.
Read →5 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
KRA, eTIMS and your online shop: what Kenyan sellers need to know
Why 'Till in bio' is becoming a red flag, and how a proper shop keeps your records clean.
Read →6 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Jumia and Jiji vs your own online shop: an honest comparison
Commission, control, and customers — when a marketplace makes sense and when your own storefront wins.
Read →8 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Getting your first 100 customers (without paid ads)
WhatsApp Status, referrals, TikTok and community groups — the free channels that actually work in Kenya.
Read →10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
How to register a business name in Kenya (eCitizen, step by step)
A sole proprietorship on eCitizen costs about KSh 950 and unlocks Tills, PayBills, and customer trust.
Read →12 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Product photos that sell — with just your phone
Window light, a kanga backdrop, and a KSh 0 setup that beats most 'professional' shots.
Read →14 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Take bookings and deposits online: salons, fundis, tutors, trainers
No more 'I'll come' no-shows — how service businesses collect deposits and manage bookings online.
Read →15 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Returns, refunds and trust: how to sell to strangers online
Why Kenyans hesitate to pay before delivery — and the signals that make them do it anyway.
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