Zero listing fees
List products without paying to publish. You keep more of every sale while you grow.
Ulwa Sellers
Sell on Ulwa — zero listing fees
Open a free storefront for Kenya buyers. Specialist tech (biometrics, access control, and related gear) is live today. List real stock to open more aisles — shoppers pay with M-Pesa escrow and you get paid after fulfilment.
Fast M-Pesa payouts
Buyer payments are held until fulfilment — then you receive payouts through M-Pesa, built for how Kenyan sellers already get paid.
Verified seller badge
Complete store setup and verification to earn trust signals buyers look for before they buy.
Nationwide shoppers
Your storefront is discoverable in search, niche landers, and browse — with delivery options by county.
Fees & commission
Listing is free. On successful sales, Ulwa takes a 5% platform commission — you keep about 95% before your own costs. Category overrides may apply; your seller dashboard always shows the rate used on each order.
- Zero listing fees — publish products without paying to go live.
- Default platform commission: 5% of the item sale (before shipping you charge buyers).
- Payouts via M-Pesa after fulfilment on eligible escrow orders.
Rates can change; the fee on each order statement is the source of truth.
Start in three steps
- Create a seller account (free).
- Set up your store profile, category, location, and payout details.
- List real products (studio or CSV) — empty aisles stay hidden until you publish stock.
Who it is for
Biometric, access-control, and IT suppliers selling to Kenyan buyers — plus other merchants with real inventory who want M-Pesa escrow without building their own storefront.
Categories we are opening
Electronics & Technology is live. New verticals appear in nav automatically once a seller lists active products — we do not fill aisles with placeholders.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to list products on Ulwa?
Yes. There are zero listing fees. You publish products without paying to go live, and you keep more of every sale while you grow.
How do I get paid as a seller?
Buyer payments are held in escrow until fulfilment. After you complete the order, payouts go to you through M-Pesa — built for how Kenyan sellers already get paid.
What commission does Ulwa charge?
The default platform commission is 5% on the item sale — you keep about 95% before your costs. Some categories may differ; each order statement shows the exact rate.
Do empty storefronts appear in search?
No. Empty aisles stay hidden from browse, sitemaps, and search until you list active products. List real stock to open your storefront to shoppers.
Who can sell on Ulwa today?
Biometric, access-control, and IT suppliers selling to Kenyan buyers — plus other merchants with real inventory who want M-Pesa escrow without building their own storefront.
Do I need verification or KYC to sell?
Yes. Complete store setup and verification to unlock full selling tools and earn the verified seller badge buyers look for before they buy.
When do M-Pesa payouts arrive?
After you fulfil an eligible escrow order and the release conditions are met, payouts are processed to your registered M-Pesa details. Timing appears on your seller earnings and statements.
What happens if there is a buyer dispute?
Buyers can raise eligible issues through Ulwa support. Escrow helps protect both sides — respond promptly with tracking and evidence so disputes resolve faster.
