If you’ve ever tried to run a business in Kenya through WhatsApp or Instagram, you know the drill. Customers DM you, you send them a price, they ghost. Someone else asks the same question you answered 40 times. Your “shop” is a pinned post that disappears in 24 hours. You’re manually tracking every order in your head or a notebook. It’s exhausting, and it doesn’t scale.
I got tired of watching this be the default for so many sellers here so I built something about it.
AvenueX Store is officially live. 🎉
What is AvenueX?
AvenueX is a social e-commerce platform built specifically for the Kenyan market. Every seller gets their own storefront that works like a feed. Your products are always visible, always organized, and always available to buyers without you having to resend the same catalogue over and over again.
No more “please check my highlights.” No more “DM for price.” Your store is open 24/7.
For Sellers, Your Storefront is Waiting
If you sell clothes, electronics, household goods, food products, or anything else and you’re currently doing it through WhatsApp groups, Instagram pages, Facebook Marketplace, or TikTok — this is built for you.
You don’t need to be a big business. You don’t need a physical shop. Set up your storefront in minutes and start reaching buyers who are actually looking for what you sell.
Sellers are already joining and listing their products. The earlier you’re in, the more visibility your store gets as the platform grows early sellers are literally building their audience from the ground up while the platform is fresh. This is the time to plant your flag.
👉 Open your store now: https://console.avenuex.store
📱 Seller app on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=console.avenuex.store
For Buyers,Discover Sellers and Products in One Place
Tired of hunting across 10 different WhatsApp groups and Instagram pages trying to find something? AvenueX brings everything together.
Browse products, discover sellers, and search for exactly what you need the search is AI-powered and actually understands how we type, Swahili-English mix and all. No more keyword gymnastics.
Listings are kept fresh and accurate, so you’re not wasting time chasing a seller about something that sold out two weeks ago.
👉 Shop on the web: https://avenuex.store
📱 Buyer app on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=avenuex.store
What’s already in and improving daily:
AvenueX already has a built-in AI assistant to help buyers browse and discover products, it’s actively being improved every day, getting smarter the more it’s used.
We’ve also built nearby seller integration, meaning your store becomes visible to potential buyers in your area. If someone close to you is looking for what you sell, they can find you. Local discovery, finally done right.
And sellers can run campaigns and stories, think product clearances, flash deals, limited-time offers — directly on the platform. No more posting a discount in your WhatsApp status and hoping the right person sees it. Your campaign reaches buyers who are already in buying mode.
This is v1. There’s a lot more coming but even right now, it’s already miles ahead of selling through DMs.
A small ask 🙏
If you download either app, please leave a rating on the Play Store — it genuinely helps more Kenyans find the platform, and it costs you about 10 seconds. Honest reviews are very welcome, good or bad.
And if you’re a seller reading this — your store is literally one signup away. Come build with us.
I’d love your honest feedback too.
If you’re a seller, what’s the most painful part of managing your online sales right now?
If you’re a buyer, what makes you trust a seller enough to actually send money?
Drop it in the comments. We’re building this with the community, not just for it. 🇰🇪
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