Kenya's Trusted Online Marketplace
gikomba.shop connects Kenyan buyers and sellers — bringing the spirit of Gikomba Market online with verified sellers, quality grades, and buyer protection on every order.
Our Story
Gikomba Market in Nairobi is one of East Africa's most vibrant trading ecosystems. Every day, thousands of traders and buyers crowd its lanes hunting for quality goods at honest prices. We grew up going there. We saw the energy, the hustle, and the value.
We also saw the friction — no receipts, no returns, no way to know if the seller you bought from today would be there tomorrow. Buyers took risks on every transaction. Good sellers had no way to build a reputation.
In 2025, we started building the solution: take the spirit of Gikomba — great value, local sellers, real products — and add the trust infrastructure the physical market has always lacked. Verified sellers. Quality grades. M-Pesa payments. Buyer protection. That's gikomba.shop.
47
Counties Served
M-Pesa
Primary Payment
7 Days
Return Window
2025
Founded
Community First
We exist to serve Kenyan traders and shoppers. Every feature we build starts with the question: does this make life easier for a seller in Eldoret or a buyer in Mombasa?
Trust by Design
Buyer Protection on every order, verified sellers, quality grades, and secure M-Pesa payments. Trust isn't a feature — it's the foundation everything else is built on.
Nationwide Reach
We partner with reliable couriers to deliver to all 47 counties. Whether you're in Nairobi CBD or Mandera, your order gets to you.
How gikomba.shop Works
Simple for buyers. Powerful for sellers.
For Buyers
- Browse verified sellers and quality-graded products
- Pay securely via M-Pesa, card, or Pay on Delivery
- Your money is held until you confirm receipt
- 7-day returns if the item isn't as described
- Real reviews from real verified buyers
For Sellers
- Free to list — we only charge 5% on completed sales
- Reach buyers across all 47 counties from day one
- Get paid via M-Pesa within 2–3 business days
- Build your reputation with verified buyer reviews
- Manage your store, orders, and earnings from one dashboard
Our Quality Grading System
Every product on gikomba.shop is graded by the seller so you always know exactly what you're buying before you pay.
Grade A — Like New
Mint condition. No visible wear or defects. May be brand new or used once. Original packaging may or may not be included.
Grade B — Good Condition
Light use. Minor signs of wear that don't affect quality or function — small scuffs, light pilling, or surface marks.
Grade C — Fair Condition
Noticeable wear but fully functional. Priced low to reflect condition. Great value for budget-conscious shoppers.
Sellers who misgrade items lose their verified status. If your item doesn't match its grade, you're covered by our Buyer Protection policy.
Meet the Founders
The people behind gikomba.shop
Samwel Gachara
Co-Founder & CEO
Nairobi-based entrepreneur passionate about building trust infrastructure for African commerce. Previously in retail and digital marketing.
LinkedIn ProfileIsaac Mwathi
Co-Founder & CTO
Software engineer with a focus on building reliable, scalable systems for emerging market e-commerce. Based in Nairobi.
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