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At Daily Kenya we track over 200,000 Kenyan startups and over 1,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 29 Marketplace companies in Nairobi. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Marketplace Companies & Startups (Nairobi)
Twiga Foods
Twiga Foods is a business-to-business marketplace platform that sources produce directly from farmers and delivers it to urban retailers.
Founder(s): Grant Brooke, Peter Njonjo
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, E-Commerce, Grocery, Marketplace, Retail, Shopping
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Pezesha
Pezesha is Africa-focused digital financial marketplace.
Founder(s): Hilda Moraa
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Digital Media, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Marketplace
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ZUMI
ZUMI connects apparel wholesalers and retailers in a transparent, affordable marketplace.
Founder(s): Sabrina Dorman, William McCarren
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: B2B, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Retail
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AfricaSokoni
A trusted platform empowering players in the African informal sector by enabling them access a wider market; digitize the supply chain…
Founder(s): Ebrima Fatty
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace, PaaS, Retail
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Fundis
FUNDIS is an online platform enabling thousands of employers to find and hire competent and certified artisans from Kenya.
Founder(s): Alex Liwali Kamanga, Jeffrey Dozva, Sylviah Mwitumi
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace, Retail
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Cloud9 – Africa’s Lifestyle Network
Africa’s leading lifestyle network and super app for travel, tourism and dining experiences
Founder(s): Collins Mesongo, Tesh Mbaabu
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Internet, Leisure, Lifestyle, Local, Marketplace, Online Portals, Travel
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Bwala
Bwala is a crowd sourcing lastmile on demand delivery & supply chain App in Africa
Founder(s): Kennedy Nyabwala
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Logistics, Marketplace, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
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M-Farm
M-Farm connects smallholder African farmers with urban and export markets via SMS and a web-enabled marketplace.
Founder(s): Jamila Abass, Linda Kwamboka, Susan Eve
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, Information Technology, Marketplace, Social Entrepreneurship, Telecommunications
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GoBEBA
GoBEBA is an on-demand e-commerce logistics platform operating in emerging Africa markets.
Founder(s): Lesley Mbogo, Peter Ndiangui
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Delivery, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Local, Logistics, Marketplace, Mobile Apps, Transportation, Web Apps
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Kilimall
Kilimall is an online shopping mall for Electronics, Home & Living, and Fashion.
Founder(s): Yang Tao
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Electronics, Fashion, Marketplace, Retail, Shopping, Shopping Mall
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Xenom Energy
Xenom Energy is a transformative start-up building a cutting-edge marketplace for easy access to petroleum products in Africa.
Founder(s): Kevin Owino
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Brand Marketing, E-Commerce, Energy, Information Technology, Logistics, Marketplace, Oil and Gas
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Cheki.co.ke
Cheki.co.ke is Kenya’s #1 Auto website with more car buyers and car sellers than any other site in Kenya.
Founder(s): Carey Eaton, Nigel Neal
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Internet, Marketplace
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Xetova
Xetova is an interactive platform designed to enhance performance.
Founder(s): Bramuel Mwalo
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Information Technology, Marketplace, Procurement, Software
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naivas
Naivas is an online marketplace that allows users to buy stationery, furniture, and electronic appliances.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Grocery, Marketplace, Retail, Supply Chain Management
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Zydii
Zydii is a learning marketplace tailor-made for the African market
Founder(s): Joyce Mbaya-Ikiao
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Learning, EdTech, Marketplace, Training
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RepairNet Inc.
RepairNet is an online marketplace enabling consumers get quality accredited mechanics wherever they are, whenever they want.
Founder(s): Owen Sakawa
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Auto Insurance, Automotive, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace
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Muthurwa.com
Muthurwa Marketplace provides a platform for selling of digital products in Kenya. Our platform is integrated with local payment methods
Founder(s): Elvis Nyakangi
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Marketplace
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Propawork
Freelance Business Service Marketplace for Skilled, Creative and Professionals
Founder(s): Albert Osiemo
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Freelance, Internet, Marketplace, Professional Services, Service Industry
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Uber Duka
Uber Duka is a community marketplace for Art, Crafts and Designs from Africa.
Founder(s): Anthony Murumba, Ian Wanyoike
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Marketing, Marketplace
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Globbofy
Globbofy is a marketplace where micro-retailers and businesses can source all of their inventory directly from manufacturers.
Founder(s): Erick Ogolla
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Marketplace, Wholesale
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AfyaChapChap
Marketplace, AI, Blockchain
Founder(s): Kelvin Nyeli, Mercyline Masanya
Location: Westlands, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Health Care, Machine Learning, Marketplace
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ZYFFY
Zyffy is AI-based marketplace for business and consumer services.
Founder(s): Madis Udam
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, B2B, E-Commerce, Human Resources, Internet, Marketplace, Small and Medium Businesses
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folo
financial marketplace for lenders offering consumers financial literacy with personalized recommendations for the best lending rates.
Founder(s): Kevin Mburu
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Financial Services, Marketplace
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Mkulima Young
Mkulima Young is an online marketplace where farmers can list and sell their produce directly to consumers.
Founder(s): Joseph Macharia
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, E-Commerce, Food and Beverage, Marketplace
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Trastea
Trastea is a marketplace platform that helps tea buyers to discover and purchase a wide range of tea leaves and blends Kenyan tea suppliers
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Marketplace
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RefHub
RefHub is an online marketplace that links buyers and sellers of used and unused network hardware.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Computer, Marketplace, Security, VoIP, Wireless
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Mkazi Pro
Mkazi Pro is an on-demand marketplace for Home, Lessons and Fitness services. Mkazi Provides Reliable Vetted Service Providers
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Marketplace
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Friday. Classifieds
SaaS, Online Classifieds, Online Marketplace
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Advertising, E-Commerce, Internet, Marketplace
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Toimart
A Marketplace for Buying or Selling Kids Products
Founder(s): Michael Gathogo
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Baby, Marketplace, Toys
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