Mzuri Blog
Buying guides, price guides and tips for buying and selling phones and tablets in Kenya.
Selling an Itel Phone in Kenya: Is It Even Worth It?
An Itel A60 sells used for about 6,000 and new for 8,500. Here are honest 2026 resale prices and when handing the phone on beats selling it.
29 Jul 2026
How to Sell Your Oppo Phone in Kenya (2026 Prices)
Most Oppos in Kenya are A-series, which means your listing competes with dozens of identical ones. Here are 2026 resale prices and how to stand out.
29 Jul 2026
How to Sell Your Realme Phone in Kenya (2026 Prices)
Realme is less recognised in Kenya's used market than Tecno or Samsung, so your listing has to work harder. Here are 2026 prices and how to sell yours.
29 Jul 2026
How to Sell Your Vivo Phone in Kenya (2026 Prices)
Vivo buyers in Kenya shop by model number, not by brand. Here is what your X, V or Y series phone is worth in 2026 and how to write a listing they find.
29 Jul 2026
How to Sell Your Infinix Phone in Kenya (2026 Prices)
Battery health decides what your Infinix sells for. Here are 2026 resale prices for the Zero, GT, Note, Hot and Smart lines, plus how to sell yours quickly.
28 Jul 2026
How to Sell Your Samsung Phone in Kenya (2026 Prices)
What your Galaxy is worth in Kenya in 2026, the account lock that kills most Samsung sales, and how to price your phone so it moves in days.
28 Jul 2026
How to Sell Your Tecno Phone in Kenya (2026 Prices)
Tecno phones lose value fast, so timing matters more than haggling. Here is what your Spark, Camon or Phantom is worth in 2026 and how to sell it quickly.
28 Jul 2026
How to Sell Your Xiaomi or Redmi Phone in Kenya (2026)
Grey imports and Mi account locks cost Xiaomi sellers in Kenya real money. Here are 2026 resale prices for Xiaomi and Redmi phones, and how to avoid both traps.
28 Jul 2026
How to Sell a Broken or Cracked Phone in Kenya (and What It's Worth)
A broken phone still has value in Kenya. Here is what a cracked, faulty or dead phone is worth, where to sell it, and how to list it for the best price.
27 Jun 2026
How to Sell Your iPhone in Kenya (2026): Where, How Much and Tips
Selling your iPhone in Kenya? Here is what your model is really worth in 2026, the best places to sell it, and how to get a fast, safe sale at a fair price.
27 Jun 2026
Where to Sell a Used Phone in Nairobi (Safely, for the Best Price)
The best places to sell a used phone in Nairobi, how to get the most money for it, and where to meet buyers safely. A practical 2026 guide.
27 Jun 2026
iPhone Prices in Kenya 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
What iPhones actually cost in Kenya in 2026, new, used and refurbished, why quotes vary so wildly, and how to avoid overpaying or buying a clone.
22 Jun 2026
Tecno vs Infinix vs Samsung: Best Value Phones in Kenya (2026)
Tecno vs Infinix vs Samsung in Kenya: how the three compare on specs, durability and resale, and which gives the best value at each budget.
21 Jun 2026
Best Budget Smartphones in Kenya Under KSh 15,000 (2026)
The best phones you can buy in Kenya under KSh 15,000 in 2026, compared on battery, storage and camera, plus whether used beats new at this budget.
20 Jun 2026
How to Back Up Your Data Before Selling Your Phone
Back up your Android or iPhone before you sell it: what to save, how to do it, and the sign-out step people skip that locks the buyer out.
19 Jun 2026
Best Gaming Phones in Kenya Under KSh 30,000 (2026)
The best gaming phones in Kenya under KSh 30,000, ranked on chipset, refresh rate and battery, with real prices and how to stretch the budget further.
18 Jun 2026
Is It Worth Importing a Phone to Kenya? Costs & Risks (2026)
What importing a phone to Kenya really costs in 2026: duty, VAT and levies worked through, mandatory IMEI registration, and when it is worth it.
17 Jun 2026
Phone Warranties & Returns in Kenya: What to Know
Phone warranties and returns in Kenya: what your consumer rights cover, what warranties do not, authorised service by brand, and used-phone cover.
16 Jun 2026
How to Negotiate the Best Price When Buying a Used Phone
How to negotiate a used phone price in Kenya: know the market rate first, turn faults into leverage, counter-offer well and spot the red flags.
15 Jun 2026
Best Second-Hand iPhones to Buy in Kenya Right Now
Which second-hand iPhones are worth buying in Kenya now, what each should cost, and the checks to run on battery, IMEI and iCloud before you pay.
14 Jun 2026
How to Tell an Original Phone From a Refurb in Kenya
How to tell an original phone from a refurb or clone in Kenya: IMEI checks, packaging, software tests and battery health, step by step.
13 Jun 2026
Cheapest Places to Buy Genuine Phones in Nairobi
Where to buy genuine phones cheaply in Nairobi, from Luthuli Avenue to CBD plazas, brand stores and supermarkets, with the trade-off at each one.
12 Jun 2026
Best Phones With Long Battery Life for Power Cuts in Kenya (2026)
Phones that survive a Kenyan blackout: the best long-battery-life models by budget, what really drives endurance, and habits that stretch any charge.
11 Jun 2026
Samsung vs iPhone in Kenya: Which Should You Buy?
Samsung vs iPhone in Kenya: which gives more for your KSh on price, resale value, repairs and battery, and the verdict for each type of buyer.
10 Jun 2026
How to Write a Phone Listing That Actually Sells
How to write a phone listing that sells in Kenya: a title that gets clicks, the details buyers look for first, honest condition and the right price.
9 Jun 2026
How to Take Photos That Sell Your Phone Faster
How to photograph a phone so it sells faster: a free setup, what to shoot, how many photos and in what order, with framing tips that sharpen each shot.
8 Jun 2026
Buying a Phone on Installments in Kenya: Full Guide (2026)
How phone installments work in Kenya: Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, M-KOPA, Watu, MOGO and bank BNPL compared on deposit, terms and what you really end up paying.
7 Jun 2026
How to Unlock a Network-Locked Phone in Kenya
How to unlock a network-locked phone in Kenya, including Lipa Mdogo Mdogo and carrier instalment handsets, foreign locked phones and iPhones.
6 Jun 2026
Best Phones for M-Pesa & Mobile Banking in Kenya (2026)
The best phones for M-Pesa and mobile banking in Kenya by budget, what to look for in security and updates, and how to check a phone is safe to buy.
5 Jun 2026
How to Check If a Used Phone Is Stolen Before You Buy
Check a used phone is not stolen before you pay: get the IMEI, text 1555 to the Communications Authority, test the SIM and confirm the seller owns it.
4 Jun 2026
Trade In Your Old Phone in Kenya: How It Works (2026)
How phone trade-ins work in Kenya, what you will realistically be offered, where to trade in, and when selling it yourself pays more.
3 Jun 2026
How to Wipe Your Android or iPhone Before Selling (Kenya Guide)
How to wipe an Android or iPhone before selling in Kenya. A factory reset alone is not enough: sign out of your accounts first or the buyer is locked out.
2 Jun 2026
How to Safely Meet a Buyer or Seller in Nairobi
How to meet a phone buyer or seller safely in Nairobi: where to meet, what to do on the day, the scams to recognise and when to walk away.
1 Jun 2026
Where to Sell Your Used Phone in Kenya: Best Options in 2026
Where to sell a used phone in Kenya in 2026: marketplaces, instant-cash buyers, shops and broken-phone buyers compared on price, speed and effort.
31 May 2026
How to Spot a Fake or Counterfeit Phone in Kenya (2026 Guide)
How to spot a fake or counterfeit phone in Kenya: the IMEI check that catches most, plus the packaging, hardware and software tells, brand by brand.
30 May 2026
7 Things to Do Before Selling Your Used Phone (Wipe, Backup, Unlock)
Seven things to do before you sell a used phone in Kenya: back up, remove your accounts, wipe it properly, unlock it and note the IMEI.
29 May 2026
New vs Refurbished Phones in Kenya: Which Is Worth It?
New vs refurbished phones in Kenya: what refurb grades really mean, where the savings are, what you give up on warranty, and which risk is worth it.
28 May 2026
Lipa Mdogo Mdogo vs Buying Outright: Which Is Cheaper?
Lipa Mdogo Mdogo vs paying cash: the real total cost side by side, the hidden extras, and which one actually makes sense for your situation.
27 May 2026
How to Avoid Phone Scams on Jiji & Facebook Marketplace (2026)
The scams Kenyan phone buyers hit most on Jiji and Facebook Marketplace, the red flags that give them away, and how to verify a seller before you pay.
26 May 2026
We Buy Cracked & Dead Phones in Kenya: Here's What You'll Get
Cracked, faulty and dead phones still have real value in Kenya. What broken phones fetch in 2026, what drives the price, and where to sell yours.
25 May 2026
How Much Is My Phone Worth in Kenya? A Valuation Guide
What decides your phone's resale value in Kenya, rough 2026 prices for popular models, and how to value your exact phone in five steps for free.
24 May 2026
How to Sell Your Phone Fast in Nairobi & Get Paid by M-Pesa
How to sell your phone fast in Nairobi and get paid by M-Pesa: prepare it, price it, pick where to sell, and meet safely to close the deal.
23 May 2026
How to Check a Phone's IMEI in Kenya (*#06#, Text 1555, CA Checker)
Three ways to check a phone's IMEI in Kenya: dial *#06#, text 1555 to the Communications Authority, or use the CA checker. What each result means.
22 May 2026