OLX Kenya
OLX Kenya closed. Here's where to buy and sell now
OLX no longer runs a marketplace in Kenya. It closed its Kenya office in 2018, its owner Naspers sold the Kenyan classifieds business to Jiji in 2019, and olx.co.ke now redirects to OLX's global site. For the things people used OLX for (phones, cars, furniture and electronics), Kenyans now use Jiji, PigiaMe, Facebook Marketplace and Shopi.
What happened to OLX Kenya
- OLX closed its Kenya office in early 2018.
- In April 2019 Naspers, OLX's owner, agreed to sell its OLX classifieds businesses in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda to Jiji, and OLX users there were to move to Jiji.
- Today olx.co.ke redirects to olx.com, OLX's global site, not to a Kenyan marketplace.
Checked : Business Today — OLX shuts its Kenyan office (2018) · TechMoran — Naspers sells OLX Africa to Jiji (2019). Shopi is not affiliated with OLX or Jiji.
Where OLX's buyers and sellers go now
Phones and electronics
Jiji, Facebook Marketplace and Shopi all carry used phones, laptops and TVs. Shopi is free to post on, with no commission.
Cars
Jiji and PigiaMe have large car sections. On Shopi, owners list free and deal with buyers directly, with no broker.
Furniture and household items
These sell best locally: Facebook Marketplace, estate WhatsApp groups and Shopi, where buyers near you see your listing first.
Property
PigiaMe and Jiji have property sections, and specialist property sites list rentals and land. Shopi lists land, houses and rentals too.
Jobs
OLX's jobs section has no single replacement. Jiji and PigiaMe both have jobs and CV sections.
Is there still an OLX Kenya app?
No. Any "OLX Kenya APK" you find online isn't an official app, and installing apps from outside the Play Store is a common way to get malware. The apps Kenyans use instead include Jiji, PigiaMe and Facebook. Shopi works in your phone's browser at shopi.co.ke, so there's nothing to install.
Latest phones, cars and furniture on Shopi
- Blue iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB with BoxKES 142,000 · Ruiru
- White Daihatsu Mira e:S HatchbackKES 895,000 · AWAN JAPAN LIMITED
- Furniture and electronicsStay.Plus Mara Holiday Homes
- ASUS 16" Republic of Gamers Strix G614 Gaming LaptopKES 320,000 · HH Towers
- 🔥 SMART TV BEST DEALS – CASH & LIPA MDOGO AVAILABLE! 📺💰Nairobi
- Redmi 12CKES 12,000 · HH Towers
- White Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVKES 6,000,000 · AWAN JAPAN LIMITED
- Rustic Handcrafted Wooden ArmchairKES 17,000 · MON Residence
OLX Kenya: common questions
Is OLX still in Kenya?
No. OLX closed its Kenya office in 2018, and in 2019 its owner Naspers agreed to sell the Kenyan classifieds business to Jiji. Today olx.co.ke redirects to OLX's global website.
What replaced OLX in Kenya?
OLX's Kenyan users were moved to Jiji in 2019. Other places Kenyans now buy and sell second-hand include PigiaMe, Facebook Marketplace and Shopi.
Is there an OLX Kenya app?
No. There's no OLX marketplace app for Kenya any more, so be wary of anything offered as an "OLX Kenya APK". Apps that do the same job include Jiji, PigiaMe and Facebook; Shopi runs in your phone's browser with nothing to install.
Where can I buy second-hand phones now that OLX is gone?
On Jiji, Facebook Marketplace and Shopi. Check the phone in person, confirm it's signed out of the previous owner's Google or Apple account, and pay only once you're happy.
Is Shopi like OLX?
Shopi is a free Kenyan marketplace like OLX was, but built around a local feed of photo and video posts. Posting is free, there's no commission, and buyers message sellers directly. Shopi isn't connected to OLX or Jiji.
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Buy and sell in Kenya
A free local marketplace for finding items nearby, posting your own listings, and chatting directly.
Phones and electronics
New, used and refurbished phones, including Samsung, Tecno, Infinix and Oppo, plus laptops, phone accessories and electronics from sellers across Kenya.
Home appliances
New and second hand fridges, microwaves, electric kettles and cooking gas equipment from local sellers.
Car parts and spare parts
Search car parts and spare parts for Toyota, Nissan and other vehicles, and confirm fit and condition with sellers.
Home and local services
Find plumbers, electricians, water suppliers, car washes and other local providers across Kenya.
Land, plots and property
Land, plots, houses for sale and houses for rent, from Nairobi to Nyahururu and Nyandarua.
Cars for sale
Used cars with photos or video, make, model, year, mileage, price and direct buyer chat.
Beauty and cosmetics
Skincare, makeup, perfumes, wigs and hair products from local beauty sellers.
Selling on Shopi
How to post an item for free, what to include, and how buyers reach you.