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There is a lot to consider when preparing the international shipping of a parcel to Kenya, home to a population of over 44 million, parcels can be imported from around the globe via our global shipping marketplace to major cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. Until 1963, Kenya was under the umbrella of British leadership. The country became independent at that time but was largely dominated by a single political party with strong leadership. Surprisingly, Kenya actually has the highest GDP in the immediate region. 

Is it easy to send a parcel to Kenya?

Located on the equator, Kenya has a beautiful and mild climate with stunning landscapes, making it a mecca for tourism. This industry accounts for about two-thirds of the GDP, with a good portion of visitors coming from Britain and surrounding European nations. Agriculture remains a major part of Kenya's economy, with the country producing major crops of tea, coffee, flowers, corn, cotton, sugar cane and tropical fruits. Kenya also has strong financial and manufacturing sectors. As an economic powerhouse in East Africa, Kenya is becoming a more likely shipping destination for eCommerce goods, with ever improving technology and reliable cross-border courier services providing delivery. Kenya’s eCommerce market is set for major growth in the next few years as mobile takes a hold and shopping habits change.

All of these factors make shipping a parcel to Kenya more straightforward than a lot of places. We will supply any customs documents you need, no matter where you are shipping from when you book using our simple shipping calculator. If you are arranging cheap shipping from the US to Kenya, or you looking for a more expedited service from elsewhere around the world, we provide full tracking to delivery and allow you to add protection cover if required.

eCommerce in Kenya 

  • eCommerce companies in Kenya have enjoyed success. Jumia is one such platform - selling fashion, electronics and beauty products. Killmall is another general eCommerce store. 
  • Both platforms offer users the chance to run virtual stores on marketplaces 
  • Unmarked buildings can cause an issue for courier delivery - be sure to provide a local contact number for the recipient so the courier can make contact and provide the tracking number of your shipment to the receiver  
  • Unique value proposition - no costly overheads of brick and mortar stores online means competitive prices can be found online on marketplaces like Jumia and Killmall 

Customs Information

Kenya publishes a straightforward and easy to understand list of prohibited and restricted imports. This list is made available through the Kenya Revenue Authority. Prohibited items include counterfeit money, pornographic material, some types of matches, certain essential oils, narcotic drugs, specific industrial and agricultural chemicals, hazardous waste and counterfeit products. In addition to the prohibited products, Kenya places restrictions on other types of imports. These restrictions apply to shipments that include: game animal traps, unrefined precious metal or stones, various types of weapons, ammunition, bones, horns, ivory from various types of game animals, coral,natural sponges,endangered plants, genetically-modified products and artefacts.

Prohibited items

Counterfeit money, Matches made with phosphorus

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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