Find and buy an item in Nairobi
From KES 900per errand
This one starts without a shop. You know what you want — a spare part, a fabric, a size, a model — but not who in Nairobi has it or what it should cost. The runner does the hunting.
They work the market you point them at, compare what is on offer, check the item is what you described, buy it and deliver it. You get photos before money changes hands, so you approve the actual item rather than a description of one.
What people use it for
- Spare parts and fittings where you know the part but not the dealer
- Fabrics, shoes and clothing where size and quality have to be seen
- Phone and electronics accessories at a market price, not a mall price
- Anything you would normally spend a Saturday hunting for
- Comparing prices across a few stalls before committing
What is included
- A runner who searches the market rather than one named shop
- Photos of what they find, sent to you before they buy
- A quality check in person — the thing in the hand, not in a listing
- Purchase and delivery to your address once you approve
What this errand costs
Where an errand touches two priced areas, the surcharge is the higher of the two — not both added together. The full price is on the screen before you confirm. See full pricing.
Where we run it
Nairobi CBD, Gikomba, Kamukunji, Eastleigh and 21 other Nairobi areas have a set price for this errand. Anywhere else in the city is still possible — pick a custom location when you post and admin quotes the job before a runner is sent. See every area we cover.
Questions about this errand
How is this different from buying from a known shop?
'Buy from a known shop' means you name the seller. 'Find and buy' means the runner finds the seller. The searching is the extra work, which is why it starts higher.
Do I approve the item before it is bought?
That is the point of the service. The runner sends photos from the stall and you say yes or keep looking.
What if nothing in the market matches what I need?
The runner tells you what is actually available and at what price. Nairobi markets move fast, and knowing an item is not in stock this week is itself worth the trip you did not make.