Check delivery coverage for the towns you send to and the typical delivery time.
Ask about tracking, proof of delivery and cash-on-delivery options.
Confirm liability limits for lost or damaged parcels.
Compare rates by weight and distance, including pick-up charges.
Read reviews for missed deliveries and customer service.

Kenya: Courier operators in Kenya are licensed by the Communications Authority of Kenya.
Uganda: Courier operators in Uganda are licensed by the Uganda Communications Commission.
Tanzania: Courier operators in Tanzania are licensed by the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA).

About courier companies in East Africa

Logistics is the circulatory system of East African trade. Mombasa and Dar es Salaam ports clear goods bound for landlocked Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and eastern DRC. Truckers haul cargo on the Northern and Central corridors. Last-mile courier services have multiplied with the e-commerce boom. Cold-chain logistics for dairy, horticulture, and pharmaceuticals is a fast-growing sub-sector.

EABD lists freight forwarders, clearing and forwarding agents, courier and last-mile delivery companies, passenger transport operators, warehousing providers, cold-chain operators, and customs brokers. Verified profiles include the corridors served, fleet size, certifications, and reviews from real shippers.

Courier Companies in East Africa: common questions

How many courier companies are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 511 courier companies in East Africa as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top courier companies in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked courier companies are Option Couriers & Logistics, Zanzibar Shipping Lines Limited and Wiship. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose a courier company in East Africa?

Check delivery coverage for the towns you send to and the typical delivery time. Ask about tracking, proof of delivery and cash-on-delivery options. Confirm liability limits for lost or damaged parcels.

How do I list my courier company on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.