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Top Online Shops in East Africa

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EABD lists 335 online shops in East Africa. The top-ranked are Beecbile Online Store, Maazim Online Market and Godey Online Market.

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The top 10 online shops in East Africa

  1. Beecbile Online Store Mogadishu
  2. Maazim Online Market Hargeisa
  3. Godey Online Market Mogadishu
  4. Dabar Store Mogadishu
  5. Bawooba Kinondoni
  6. ALLIED Certified Public Accountant of Uganda Kampala
  7. Kanis Retail Rwanda Limited Kigali
  8. Digital Reach Kigali
  9. Maple Technologies Nairobi Central
  10. Global Visa Services Nairobi Central

All 335 online shops in East Africa

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How to choose an online shop in East Africa

Check price, authenticity and after-sales service before you buy.

  1. Compare prices and ask about warranties.
  2. Check return and exchange policies.
  3. Ask about delivery and payment options, including M-Pesa.
  4. For electronics, confirm the products are genuine.
  5. Read reviews on EABD.

About online shops in East Africa

Retail in East Africa is mid-transition. Supermarket chains have consolidated. Specialty shops in fashion, electronics, and home goods compete with both modern malls and informal markets. E-commerce has finally become viable thanks to mobile money and improved last-mile logistics.

EABD lists supermarkets, fashion and apparel retailers, electronics shops, specialty stores, e-commerce sellers, and the wholesalers behind them. Verified profiles include stores' physical locations, online presence, payment options, and reviews.

Online Shops in East Africa: common questions

How many online shops are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 335 online shops in East Africa as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top online shops in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked online shops are Beecbile Online Store, Maazim Online Market and Godey Online Market. 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 an online shop in East Africa?

Compare prices and ask about warranties. Check return and exchange policies. Ask about delivery and payment options, including M-Pesa.

How do I list my online shop 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.