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How Shop Buddy works

A trust-first path from verified Chinese factories to your warehouse in Kenya.

For buyers

  1. 1

    Create your free account

    Sign up in under a minute — buying on Shop Buddy is free, with no subscription.

  2. 2

    Find verified suppliers

    Every manufacturer is document-checked and tier-rated. Look for the verification badge before you buy.

  3. 3

    See the true landed cost

    Get an all-in estimate in Kenyan shillings — product, freight, duty, and VAT — before you commit.

  4. 4

    Talk in your language

    Message factories in English or Swahili; we translate to Mandarin instantly so nothing is lost.

  5. 5

    Source with confidence

    Post an RFQ, compare quotes, and order knowing exactly who you are dealing with.

For suppliers

  1. 1

    Register your business

    Create a supplier account and build your company profile in minutes.

  2. 2

    Get verified

    Submit your business licence and documents to earn a trust badge buyers recognise.

  3. 3

    List your catalogue

    Add products with MOQ, tiered pricing, photos, and specifications.

  4. 4

    Receive RFQs

    See open requests from wholesale buyers — and get invited to private ones.

  5. 5

    Respond to buyers

    Chat with built-in translation and send quotes that stand out.

  6. 6

    Win African buyers

    Respond to inquiries and RFQs from serious wholesale buyers.

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