East Africa's business hub. Nairobi is Africa's silicon savannah. Major M-Pesa fintech ecosystem. Gateway to East and Central Africa.
Indicative transit times from the Faktorist hub. Real lead times depend on order size, customs lane, and seasonality — confirm in the RFQ.
| Incoterm | Transit time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | 1–3 days | Buyer-arranged from supplier warehouse |
| FCA / FOB | 3–5 days | Truck via Poland / Germany |
| DAP | 5–8 days | Door-to-door road freight |
| DDP | 7–10 days | Including EU customs clearance |
Indicative rate · 1 USD ≈ 132 KES — confirm at order confirmation.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES). Rates refresh on page load.
Plan around national holidays that pause customs, factories, and shipping.
Doing business with Kenya typically follows a professional; the working language for international trade is typically English. Meetings are businesslike, with a clear agenda for international counterparts. Decision-making is owner-led for SMEs; corporate processes for larger entities. Working language for international trade is commonly English, with English also widely used in B2B exchanges. Pricing and contracts are usually quoted in USD for cross-border transactions on Faktorist. International counterparts hold the schedule. Modest gifts at first in-person meeting are usually welcomed. Kenya's active trade sectors include Agriculture, IT Services, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Faktorist matches international buyers with verified Kenya-based suppliers across these segments via RFQs and Sofiia AI matching.
Connect with verified suppliers and buyers on Faktorist.
Buyers sourcing from Kenya often compare quotes across the region. Explore neighbouring markets — same shipping lanes, similar Incoterms, often overlapping supplier rosters.
Common buyer and supplier questions, answered using current Faktorist marketplace data for Kenya.