Have you ever been in a position where you want something but you simply don’t have the time or the desire to go shopping? Well, the solution is trying out online shopping at some of the best online shops in Kenya.
Many people have been scammed through online shopping and this has led to many shying away from buying things online. In as much as there are scammers out there, believe me, there are so many legit online sellers in Kenya.
For instance, Jumia Kenya is one of the best online sellers for various products and Mydawa is the best online seller for medications as long as you have the prescription though not all medicine needs the prescription.
Below is a list of some of the best online sellers in Kenya
1. Jumia Kenya
Jumia Kenya is one of the best online sellers or best online shops in kenya. One can find various products such as clothing, electronics, shoes, beauty products, home appliances, and gardening tools, baby products among many others.
There are thousands or hundreds of vendors on Jumia Kenya. Before buying always eb on the lookout for the product reviews or if the product is new check the vendor rating.
2. Mydawa
At Mydawa you can order medicine, wellness essentials, beauty products, and one can also have a virtual consultation. MyDawa is a legit online shop selling medicine and was founded by Neil O’Leary. Moreover, the best thing about this seller is that they offer free delivery for orders above Kenya shillings 2500.
3. KiliMall
Just like Jumia Kenya, Kilimall is also an online shop. There are hundreds of vendors on this app and it connects buyers and sellers. The prices are competitive because you will many vendors selling the same product, so be on the lookout for one with the best rating, prices, and reviews.
4. Carrefour
The Carrefour supermarket offers some of the best online shopping experiences to its customers. You can literally anything from the supermarket without leaving the comfort of your home or office.
5. Aliexpress
Although Aliexpress is a Chinese online shop. Although it is not based in Kenya, one can easily buy products from the App and pay online and the goods are deliverd in Kenya. The good thing about Aliexpress is that products are cheaper as compared to the local vendors here.
7. Mamamikes
It is an online shop that has been in existence for more than 20 years.It is majorly popular with Kenyans living abroad for surprising their loved ones. One can buy various gifts for their loved ones here in Kenya such as flowers, cakes, shopping, and phones, among others.
8. Copia
Copia offers a service where you can send shopping to the upcountry or to any part of the country. They sell their products at an average making them popular among the low and middle-income consumers.
It’s an online store for electronics, farm, construction, beauty and household items. The best thing about Copia is that they offer free delivery. Copia has various agents in different parts of the country.
9. Masoko
Masoko is an online shop that is owned by Safaricom. They deal with mobile phones and accessories. Products from Masoko are known for their durability and high quality. If you are looking for genuine phones and you don’t mind the price then Masoko is the place to be.
I hope that after reading through the article you can now comfortably order online. Products like medication can be ordered online, grocery shopping, clothes or personal items shopping.
All you have to do is identify genuine and fake sellers. One can do this by following the below steps.
How to identify genuine online sellers or shops.
- Check their social media accounts and see the kind of reviews that others have left behind. Once a vendor has swindled someone, there is definitely a high chance some of the victims will go back and leave a negative depending on their experiences.
- Enquire from the shop if they have a pay on delivery option if the shop is new or you cannot find much information about them online.
- Only pay before delivery to vendors who are already established and they have been in the trade for a reasonable duration.
- Limit the amount of personal information or details that you give out if any. In fact, do not expose your personal information to any of the vendors.
- If the deal is too good, thin twice. Scammers have a way of pretending to sell nonexistent products at very low prices.
- When placing orders, always use a secure connection.
- Do not use your debit card when shopping online. Rather, use a credit card or mobile app.