Seller category guide

Product categories for sellers

These categories help sellers organize their products and services, and help buyers find what they need faster using search, price filters, and delivery filters.

Recommended categories

During launch, sellers can choose the closest category. If a product does not fit, choose “Other / Not sure” and the admin can help classify it.

Food & Groceries

Seller category for: Maize flour/unga, Rice, Beans and related items.

Maize flour/ungaRiceBeansSugarCooking oilSaltTea leavesEggsVegetablesBread

Ready Food

Seller category for: Chapati, Mandazi, Tea and related items.

ChapatiMandaziTeaRice & beansPilauSamosaJuicePorridgeChipsCatering

Water & Drinks

Seller category for: Drinking water, Juice, Tea and related items.

Drinking waterJuiceTeaMilkSoft drinksWater delivery

Household Items

Seller category for: Soap, Buckets, Basins and related items.

SoapBucketsBasinsMattress itemsCleaning itemsStorage containers

Kitchen & Cooking

Seller category for: Pots, Pans, Plates and related items.

PotsPansPlatesCupsSpoonsCharcoal stoveCooking utensils

Hygiene & Sanitation

Seller category for: Bath soap, Washing soap, Toothpaste and related items.

Bath soapWashing soapToothpasteSanitary padsDetergentTissueDisinfectant

Baby & Mother Care

Seller category for: Diapers, Baby soap, Baby clothes and related items.

DiapersBaby soapBaby clothesBaby blanketWipesMother care items

Clothes & Fashion

Seller category for: Mitumba clothes, T-shirts, Dresses and related items.

Mitumba clothesT-shirtsDressesHijabsChildren clothesUniformsSports jerseys

Shoes & Bags

Seller category for: Shoes, Sandals, School bags and related items.

ShoesSandalsSchool bagsHandbagsBeltsShoe repair

School & Stationery

Seller category for: Exercise books, Pens, Pencils and related items.

Exercise booksPensPencilsSchool bagsRevision papersMath setTextbooks

Phones & Electronics

Seller category for: Chargers, Earphones, Phone covers and related items.

ChargersEarphonesPhone coversScreen protectorsPower banksRadiosFlash disks

Solar & Energy

Seller category for: Solar lamps, Torches, Batteries and related items.

Solar lampsTorchesBatteriesLED bulbsPhone chargingSolar repair

Beauty & Grooming

Seller category for: Hair oil, Lotion, Perfume and related items.

Hair oilLotionPerfumeBarberHairdressingBraidingSalon products

Health & Wellness

Seller category for: First aid items, Non-prescription wellness items, Health information and related items.

First aid itemsNon-prescription wellness itemsHealth informationClinic direction help

Local Services

Seller category for: Laundry, Cleaning, Errands and related items.

LaundryCleaningErrandsTranslationPhotographyEvent support

Tailoring & Sewing

Seller category for: Clothes repair, Uniform repair, Dresses and related items.

Clothes repairUniform repairDressesBagsReusable padsAlterations

Repair Services

Seller category for: Phone repair, Shoe repair, Bicycle repair and related items.

Phone repairShoe repairBicycle repairElectronics repairSolar repair

Education & Training

Seller category for: Tutoring, English lessons, Kiswahili lessons and related items.

TutoringEnglish lessonsKiswahili lessonsComputer basicsHomework support

Digital & Printing

Seller category for: CV writing, Typing, Printing and related items.

CV writingTypingPrintingPhotocopyOnline formsGraphic posters

Delivery & Transport

Seller category for: Local delivery, Package delivery, Errands and related items.

Local deliveryPackage deliveryErrandsPickup serviceBicycle delivery

Farming & Garden

Seller category for: Seeds, Sack gardens, Vegetables and related items.

SeedsSack gardensVegetablesPoultryEggsSeedlings

Building & Hardware

Seller category for: Tools, Nails, Locks and related items.

ToolsNailsLocksRepair materialsSmall construction services

Furniture & Bedding

Seller category for: Chairs, Tables, Beds and related items.

ChairsTablesBedsMattressesMatsSecond-hand furniture

Second-hand Market

Seller category for: Used phones, Used clothes, Used shoes and related items.

Used phonesUsed clothesUsed shoesUsed furnitureBooksBicycles

Religious & Cultural

Seller category for: Religious books, Prayer mats, Cultural clothing and related items.

Religious booksPrayer matsCultural clothingCommunity event items

Sports & Entertainment

Seller category for: Footballs, Music speakers, Games and related items.

FootballsMusic speakersGamesSports jerseysEvent services

Support Packages

Seller category for: Food package, Hygiene package, Student package and related items.

Food packageHygiene packageStudent packageBaby packageSolar packageCustom package

For sellers

✓Choose the closest category for each product or service.
✓Use clear product names like “Rice 2kg” or “Phone charger”.
✓Add price, location, delivery option, and stock status.
✓Update prices when market prices change.

For buyers

✓Search by product, seller, location, or category.
✓Use min/max price to find items within budget.
✓Use delivery filter if you need items brought to you.
✓Always confirm availability and final price before payment.