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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 43 Retail companies in Nairobi Area. 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 Retail Companies & Startups (Nairobi Area)
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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Kasha
Kasha is a platform for women’s health products and information serving women across all socioeconomic levels in urban and rural areas.
Founder(s): Amanda Arch, Joanna Bichsel
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Retail, Retail Technology, Wellness, Women’s
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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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Duhqa
Duhqa is a last mile end to end supply chain & distribution technology platform.
Founder(s): Davis Angwenyi, Duduestang Moilwa, Elkanah Kiilu, Teddy Ochieng, Victor Maina
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Logistics, Retail, SaaS, Software, Wholesale
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Big Square
Big Square is a Kenyan fast food chain company.
Founder(s): Morne Deetlefs
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, 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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KOKO Networks
KOKO Networks is a platform for smart commerce in urban Africa.
Founder(s): Greg Murray
Location: Westlands, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Green Consumer Goods, GreenTech, Retail, Trading Platform
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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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PAZO GROUP
PAZO is Africa’s ecosystem of online services ranging from on-demand taxi & delivery services, to e-commerce to travel to trade & much more!
Founder(s): Nikhil Amin
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Adventure Travel, Apps, Automotive, B2B, Delivery, Delivery Service, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Fashion, Fleet Management, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Home Services, Hospitality, Hotel, Information Services, Information Technology, Online Portals, Public Transportation, Real Estate, Retail, Ride Sharing, Same Day Delivery, Search Engine, Sharing Economy, Shopping, Travel, Travel Accommodations, Wholesale
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Jumia Kenya
Jumia Kenya is a no. 1 online retailer with the aim and vision to become the one-stop shop for retail in Kenya.
Founder(s): Raphael Afaedor, Sacha Poignonnec, Tunde Kehinde
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Retail
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Kyosk Digital Services
Kyosk Digital Services is agtech company which connects informal retailers to retail in market across africa.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Agriculture, AgTech, Retail, Sales
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Bidhaa Sasa
Bidhaa Sasa is a finance and last-mile distribution company that focuses on providing a range of household goods to rural homes.
Founder(s): David Disch, Rocio Perez Ochoa
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, Delivery Service, Finance, Retail
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Rupu.co.ke
Rupu Kenya is a daily deals and discounts website that started operations in December, 2010 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Retail
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White Web Kenya
White Web is a mobile application development company based Kenya.
Founder(s): Cyril Michino, Margaret Karaba
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Information Technology, Mobile Apps, Retail
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Julla
From small businesses to established brands, Julla offers tools to help businesses start, manage and grow with ease
Founder(s): Yele Oyekola
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Retail, Software
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Gaming for Kenya
A digital entertainment company that focuses on the video gaming industry in Kenya and East Africa.
Founder(s): James Karanu, Michael Gathemia, Oliver Holding
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Digital Entertainment, eSports, Gaming, Journalism, Retail
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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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Ziwa Garments and Apparel
Manufacturer & Supplier of Branded Uniforms, Company Logo Shirts , Polo Shirts, T Shirts, Promotional/Protective Apparel in Kenya & Tanzania
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: 3D Printing, E-Commerce, Fashion, Manufacturing, Retail
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Savekubwa
Savekubwa is a web aggregator that gets users insurance policy options and comparisons for effective pricing.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Auto Insurance, Financial Services, FinTech, Online Portals, Retail
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eGift Africa
eGift Africa is an international e-gift card provider that can be used and convertible at any local retail outlets.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, Gift, Retail
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Happy Wishy
Happy Wishy is a rental and retail wedding gown, video games and fashion firm which was founded in October 2014.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Retail, Video Games, Wedding
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Ontrack
Ontrack offers a platform for same day delivery service for e-commerce and multichannel retailers in Kenya.
Founder(s): Brenda Wanjiru
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Delivery Service, E-Commerce, Information Technology, Logistics, Retail, Software
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Gulf Energy
Gulf Energy sources, exports, and retails oil, petrol, LPG, lubricants, and petroleum products to commercial and aviation sectors.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Energy, Oil and Gas, Retail
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Jamboshop
Jamboshop is an e-commerce consumer goods platform.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, E-Commerce, E-Commerce Platforms, Retail
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Chiswara
Chiswara is a dynamic company that specializes in offering a diverse selection of coffee beans to its global consumers.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Coffee, E-Commerce, Retail
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MamaMikes
Send gifts across EastAfrica from anywhere in the world.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Retail
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Nairobi Business Ventures
Nairobi Business Ventures is a Nairobi-based wholesaler and retailer of premium leather products company.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, Retail, Wholesale
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WEYUU CLASSIFIED ADS
Weyuu Classified Ads United States is a classifieds website where you can post your ad for free with a simple click.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Advertising, Retail
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Furniture Palace
Furniture Palace offers quality contemporary furniture such as contemporary shelving, sofas, sideboards, coffee table and dining furniture.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Furniture, Retail
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Ukwala Supermarkets
Ukwala Supermarkets operates supermarkets.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Food Delivery, Retail
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City Telecommunication Centre
City Telecommunication Centre (CTC) is an accredited distributer of all ubiquiti networking equipment.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Retail
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Create A Tee
Create A Tee is an online retail store that offers customised printing.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Internet, Printing, Retail
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Crelo Africa LTD
App that offers drinks delivery in Kenya
Founder(s): STEPHEN OMONDI
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Delivery Service, E-Commerce Platforms, Food and Beverage, Information Technology, Mobile Apps, Retail
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MasterPiece Fusion
MasterPiece Fusion provides remittances, retail, trade finance, and financial institutions services.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Cloud Infrastructure, Information Technology, Retail
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Tile & Carpet Centre
Tile & Carpet Centre provides building and interior finishing products.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Building Material, Interior Design, Retail
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Orion Buy More
Orion Buy More is an online e-commerce retail store that focuses on selling shoes.
Founder(s): Alex Mwaura
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Retail, Shoes
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Uchumi Supermarkets
Uchumi Supermarkets is operating as retail supermarkets that offer fruit and vegetables, pastries, and a range of local merchandise.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, Retail
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Shopah
Shopah is an online retail store that provides consumer and delivery services.
Founder(s):
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Online Portals, Retail
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Baby Mama
Baby Mama is an e-commerce platform that provides products for kids.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Baby, E-Commerce, Retail, Sales
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Kingsway Tyres
Kingsway Tyres offers a variety of tyres, rims, springs, and batteries along with tyre management and wheel alignment services.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Automotive, Professional Services, Retail
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African Cotton Industries
African Cotton Industries manufactures and supplies fast-moving hygiene brands products.
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail
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Lavishbeauty.co.ke
We are obsessed about beauty. Get ready for an extraordinary online shopping experience backed by excellent service!
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Location: Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Industries: E-Commerce, Fashion, Internet, Internet of Things, Retail
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