Our Story

Your neighbourhood.
Your marketplace.
Your JiraniSoko.

We're building the simplest, safest way for Kenyans to buy, sell, find jobs, and connect — right in their own neighbourhood.

47
Counties Covered
150+
Neighbourhoods
5
Marketplace Categories
100%
Free to List
Our Mission

Empowering local communities through trusted commerce

In Kenya, the best deals happen between neighbours. A mama selling chapati, a student offloading a laptop, a mechanic looking for parts — these transactions happen every day, but finding each other isn't always easy.

JiraniSoko brings the neighbourhood market online. We believe that hyperlocal, trust-based marketplaces create stronger communities and safer transactions.

No middlemen. No hidden fees. Just neighbours helping neighbours.

"Jirani" means neighbour in Swahili. "Soko" means market. Together, JiraniSoko is your neighbourhood market — a place where trust starts at your doorstep.

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JiraniSoko Team
Nairobi, Kenya
Who We Are

Proudly Kenyan, built for Kenya

Owned by JiraniSoko Market Ltd

JiraniSoko is owned and operated by JiraniSoko Market Ltd, a company registered and based in Kenya.

Built by Kenyan engineers

JiraniSoko is designed and built by Kenyan software engineers from universities across the country, who understand local needs first-hand.

Data hosted in Kenya

Our servers are located within Kenya, and no Kenyan user data leaves the territory of Kenya.

How It Works

Simple. Local. Safe.

1

Sign Up

Register with your phone, verify via OTP, and select your neighbourhood.

2

List or Browse

Post items, jobs, vehicles, or property. Or browse what's available near you.

3

Chat Safely

Message buyers or sellers directly. Your phone number stays private.

4

Meet & Deal

Meet in a public place, verify the item, and complete the deal face-to-face.

Our Values

What we stand for

Safety First

Every feature is designed with safety in mind — from anonymous usernames to fraud warnings in every chat. We never expose your personal contact details.

Hyperlocal

See what's available in your neighbourhood first. Everything is organised by county and neighbourhood so you deal with people nearby — not across the country.

Community

More than a marketplace — we're building connected neighbourhoods. When you buy from a neighbour, you strengthen your community and keep money local.

Simplicity

No complicated steps. List in under 2 minutes, browse with intuitive filters, and chat instantly. We keep things simple because buying and selling should be easy.

Privacy

Only your username is visible. Phone numbers, emails, and personal data are never shown publicly. Even job applications use anonymised profiles to protect applicants.

Sustainability

Every second-hand item sold is one less in the landfill. By giving things a second life, we reduce waste and make quality goods affordable for everyone.

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