A Kenya-wide online marketplace with verified sellers, M-Pesa and card checkout, and delivery estimates for all 47 counties.
Software & Web Development
The goal
Kenyan buyers hesitate to pay unfamiliar online sellers, and small sellers struggle to reach customers beyond their own town. The goal was a marketplace that builds trust on both sides.
What we delivered
Ulwa lets verified sellers open a storefront and list products across categories from electronics to fashion, while buyers check out securely with M-Pesa or card and see delivery estimates for all 47 counties. Seller storefronts show ratings and sales history; shoppers can browse by category, deals and new arrivals; and an affiliate programme and fast M-Pesa payouts support sellers.
Outcome
A live marketplace where sellers open a storefront at no listing cost and buyers get verified-seller trust signals and secure checkout in one place.
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