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Buying guides, price guides and tips for buying and selling phones and tablets in Kenya.
iPhone Prices in Kenya 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
iPhone prices in Kenya can be confusing. One shop quotes you KSh 129,000 for the latest model, a Jiji seller offers a "brand new" iPhone for half that
22 Jun 2026
Tecno vs Infinix vs Samsung: Best Value Phones in Kenya (2026)
Walk into any phone shop on Nairobi's Moi Avenue or Mombasa's Digo Road and three brands dominate the shelves: Tecno, Infinix and Samsung. Together they
21 Jun 2026
Best Budget Smartphones in Kenya Under KSh 15,000 (2026)
A tight budget no longer means a frustrating phone. In 2026, KSh 15,000 buys you a 5,000mAh battery that lasts all day, 128GB of storage, a smooth 90Hz
20 Jun 2026
How to Back Up Your Data Before Selling Your Phone
Selling your old phone is a great way to fund an upgrade. But before that handset leaves your hands, you need to do two things: rescue your data, and wipe
19 Jun 2026
Best Gaming Phones in Kenya Under KSh 30,000 (2026)
If your idea of a good evening is a few rounds of Call of Duty Mobile, eFootball or PUBG before bed, you already know the pain: a phone that stutters
18 Jun 2026
Is It Worth Importing a Phone to Kenya? Costs & Risks (2026)
That phone looks so much cheaper on Amazon, AliExpress or a UK reseller. A friend abroad has offered to bring you one. The temptation to import is real
17 Jun 2026
Phone Warranties & Returns in Kenya: What to Know
You walk out of the shop with a brand-new phone, only for it to start restarting on its own a week later. Or you order online, the box arrives, and the
16 Jun 2026
How to Negotiate the Best Price When Buying a Used Phone
In Kenya, the asking price on a used phone is rarely the final price. Whether you are dealing with a seller on Jiji, a stall on Luthuli Avenue, or a
15 Jun 2026
Best Second-Hand iPhones to Buy in Kenya Right Now
Apple phones hold their value and keep running smoothly for years, which is exactly why a second-hand iPhone is one of the smartest buys in Kenya right
14 Jun 2026
How to Tell an Original Phone From a Refurb in Kenya
You found a "brand new" iPhone or Samsung at a price that feels too good to be true. The seller swears it is sealed, original and straight from abroad
13 Jun 2026
Cheapest Places to Buy Genuine Phones in Nairobi
Nairobi has more phone shops than almost any city in the region, but that choice cuts both ways. The same Samsung or iPhone can vary by thousands of
12 Jun 2026
Best Phones With Long Battery Life for Power Cuts in Kenya (2026)
When the lights go off and the estimated restoration time keeps shifting, your phone becomes your torch, your radio, your M-Pesa wallet and your link to
11 Jun 2026
Samsung vs iPhone in Kenya: Which Should You Buy?
It is the question that splits group chats, family WhatsApp groups and office desks across Nairobi: should you buy a Samsung or an iPhone? Both are
10 Jun 2026
How to Write a Phone Listing That Actually Sells
You have a clean phone, good photos and a fair price, but the listing still sits unsold. Often the problem is the words. A weak title and a vague
9 Jun 2026
How to Take Photos That Sell Your Phone Faster
In Kenya's busy phone market, buyers scroll past dozens of listings in seconds. The single biggest thing that makes someone stop and tap on yours is the
8 Jun 2026
Buying a Phone on Installments in Kenya: Full Guide (2026)
Paying the full price of a good smartphone in one go is hard for most Kenyans. A decent 4G phone now costs between KSh 12,000 and KSh 30,000, while a
7 Jun 2026
How to Unlock a Network-Locked Phone in Kenya
You bought a great phone, but when you pop in a different SIM, it refuses to connect or asks for a "network unlock code." That phone is network-locked
6 Jun 2026
Best Phones for M-Pesa & Mobile Banking in Kenya (2026)
In Kenya, your phone is your wallet. M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Equity, KCB, Co-op and Absa all live on the same device you use to call, browse and chat. So
5 Jun 2026
How to Check If a Used Phone Is Stolen Before You Buy
Buying a used phone in Kenya can save you thousands of shillings. But there is one mistake that can cost you everything you paid: buying a stolen phone. A
4 Jun 2026
Trade In Your Old Phone in Kenya: How It Works (2026)
Want a newer phone but the price tag feels out of reach? Your old handset gathering dust in the drawer could cover a big chunk of the cost. Phone trade-in
3 Jun 2026
How to Wipe Your Android or iPhone Before Selling (Kenya Guide)
Selling a used phone in Kenya is one of the easiest ways to free up cash before an upgrade. But before you hand your device to a buyer in Nairobi CBD
2 Jun 2026
How to Safely Meet a Buyer or Seller in Nairobi
You have agreed a price on a phone, the chat has gone well, and now comes the part everyone quietly worries about: the actual meet-up. In Nairobi, this is
1 Jun 2026
Where to Sell Your Used Phone in Kenya: Best Options in 2026
You have upgraded, your drawer has a perfectly good phone sitting idle, and you want to turn it into cash. The question every Kenyan asks is the same
31 May 2026
How to Spot a Fake or Counterfeit Phone in Kenya (2026 Guide)
Counterfeit phones are everywhere in Kenya. Walk through any exhibition stall in Nairobi CBD, scroll Jiji or Facebook Marketplace, and you will find
30 May 2026
7 Things to Do Before Selling Your Used Phone (Wipe, Backup, Unlock)
Selling your old phone is one of the easiest ways to fund an upgrade in Kenya. But hand it over carelessly and you risk two nightmares: losing your
29 May 2026
New vs Refurbished Phones in Kenya: Which Is Worth It?
You have a budget, you want a good phone, and you keep seeing two prices for what looks like the same device, one new, one refurbished, with a gap of tens
28 May 2026
Lipa Mdogo Mdogo vs Buying Outright: Which Is Cheaper?
If you have ever stood in a phone shop staring at a smartphone you cannot quite afford, you have probably been offered Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, pay a small
27 May 2026
How to Avoid Phone Scams on Jiji & Facebook Marketplace (2026)
Buying a phone online in Kenya can save you serious money, but it can also leave you crying in a matatu after losing KSh 15,000 to a con artist. Jiji and
26 May 2026
We Buy Cracked & Dead Phones in Kenya: Here's What You'll Get
That phone with the shattered screen, the one that will not switch on, or the iPhone stuck on the Apple logo, is not worthless. In Kenya there is a real
25 May 2026
How Much Is My Phone Worth in Kenya? A Valuation Guide
It is the question every seller asks before listing: how much is my phone actually worth in Kenya right now? Price it too high and it sits unsold for
24 May 2026
How to Sell Your Phone Fast in Nairobi & Get Paid by M-Pesa
You need cash, you have a phone gathering dust in a drawer, and you want the money in your M-Pesa today, not next week. The good news is that Nairobi has
23 May 2026
How to Check a Phone's IMEI in Kenya (*#06#, Text 1555, CA Checker)
Before you part with your hard-earned shillings for a used phone in Nairobi, Mombasa or anywhere in Kenya, there is one 60-second check that can save you
22 May 2026