Live Selling in Kenya
Live selling in Kenya works when buyers can see the product clearly, ask questions on the spot, and make a decision while attention is still high.
Instead of chasing every sale through individual messages, a vendor can run one shared live session, explain the offer properly, and help multiple buyers reach a decision at the same time.
How live selling works
- A vendor starts a live session and introduces the products.
- Buyers join, watch the demo, and ask questions in real time.
- The vendor answers once for everyone watching instead of repeating the same details privately.
- Interested buyers confirm their orders while the product and context are still fresh.
Why live selling works better than long DM threads
Static posts are good for discovery, but they often leave too much unanswered. Buyers want to know how the item fits, how it moves, what it looks like in real conditions, and whether the seller feels trustworthy.
Live selling compresses that trust-building process. The vendor can demonstrate the product, answer objections, compare options, and create urgency without losing the buyer to delays.
Who live selling is for
DukaLive fits sellers whose products benefit from demos, styling, comparison, or trust-building. That includes boutiques, beauty sellers, accessories brands, electronics vendors, home sellers, and online-first businesses across Kenya.
How much does live selling cost?
DukaLive keeps costs tied to real business activity instead of charging a monthly fee just to exist on the platform. Vendors see the platform fee per successful order and the payout fee when withdrawing earnings.
Simple, transparent pricing
No surprises. Here's exactly how fees work.
Sell with confidence. No hidden charges.
- Pay only when you make a sale. DukaLive takes a 7.8% platform fee per successful order.
- Withdraw your earnings anytime. Each payout has a fixed KES 0 withdrawal fee.
- Earnings are released automatically. Pending earnings move into your available balance based on about 7 minutes after live ends or payment confirmation.
- No monthly fees. No setup costs. Start selling immediately.
When do vendors get paid?
Successful orders are recorded first, then earnings move from pending to available balance automatically. Live earnings unlock after the session ends, which gives sellers a more predictable operating rhythm than vague payout promises.
What you need to start
Most vendors can begin with a smartphone, stable internet, products ready to demonstrate, payout details, and the information required for account setup. If you want the practical checklist, start with what vendors need to start selling.