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Kenya's free marketplace. Buy and sell near you.

Find phones, cars, furniture and more from people near you, or sell yours free. No commission.

Free to post · No commission · Chat directly

How Shopi works

  1. 1. Find it or post it

    Browse items near you, or post yours with one photo.

  2. 2. Chat with the seller

    Ask questions and agree on a price, right in the app.

  3. 3. Meet and pay directly

    Check the item, then pay the seller. Shopi takes no cut.

Stay safe: meet in public and check the item before you pay. Safety tips

Free guide · 3-minute read

How Kenyans earn online in 2026, with zero stock.

No shop. No capital. Just your phone and one simple method.

See the method
A hand holding a smartphone

The method

  1. Post a product
  2. Step 2 is in the guide
  3. Keep the profit

Kenyans already sell on Shopi.

sellers
440+
live listings
1.9k+

Phones, fashion, furniture, cars and more. Free to join.

How do you want to sell?

  • Sell what you own

    Old phone, sofa, clothes. Turn them into cash.

    Sell an item
  • Recommended

    Resell for profit

    Sell a supplier's stock. Keep the margin. No capital.

    Open your shop free
  • Run a verified shop

    Registered business? Get the blue tick.

    Get verified

For car sellers

Selling a car? Reach buyers across Kenya.

Shopi Agent

One photo. Shopi helps with the rest.

Snap a photo and Shopi Agent writes your listing and suggests a price. Buyers can simply describe what they want.

More about Shopi Agent
A phone listed for sale on Shopi

shopi-listings.xlsx

Excel spreadsheet

Preview
ItemCategoryPrice
Leather handbagFashionKES 2,500
Samsung phoneElectronicsKES 18,000
Office chairHomeKES 7,500

Category and specs filled by Shopi Agent

Bulk upload preview

New: AI bulk upload

Bulk upload from Excel.

Type title and price. Shopi Agent adds the rest. Works on a computer.

Verified shops

The blue tick is free. For now.

Only registered businesses qualify. Buyers see it on every listing.

Get your blue tick

Questions about Shopi

What is Shopi?

Shopi is a free online marketplace in Kenya. You buy and sell phones, cars, furniture, fashion and more with people near you, and chat with them directly.

Is it free to sell on Shopi?

Yes. Posting is free, and Shopi takes no commission when you sell.

How do I buy something on Shopi?

Find the item, message the seller on Shopi, then meet, check it and pay the seller directly. Shopi doesn't handle payments.

How do I stay safe?

Meet in a busy public place, check the item before you pay, and keep the chat on Shopi. Never send money for something you haven't seen.

Do I need an account?

Not to browse. To post or chat, sign in free with Google, Apple or email.

Is Shopi like Jiji?

Shopi is a free Kenyan marketplace like Jiji, built around photo and video posts from people near you. Posting is free with no commission, and you can list on both.

Can I upload many listings at once?

Yes. On a computer, add up to 500 items to our Excel template, upload it and add photos. Shopi Agent fills in the category and specs. You check, then publish.

Ready to start?

Find a good deal near you, or sell something today. It's free.