From our demo store to real stores: How to get products from an online shop to your customers in Kenya.
This demo store shows how shipping works in a real e-commerce platform. You can add items to your cart and proceed to checkout to see how shipping options and costs are calculated and applied to the order total. This is exactly how a custom store built for your business would work.
Try the Demo Store Checkout FlowVia local riders or couriers
Via postal service or bus freight
Real-time rates, pickup points, etc.
In a professional online store, like the one in our demo, the process is automated. Once a customer places an order and pays (e.g., via M-Pesa), the system can notify the seller, update inventory, and provide an estimated dispatch timeline—typically 1-2 business days.
Every business is different. A custom store lets you set up shipping rules that match your operations:
| What You Can Configure | Example from Our Demo | Benefit for Your Business |
|---|---|---|
| Flat-Rate or Zone-Based Fees | Fixed KES 300 for Nairobi | Simple, predictable costs for you and your customers. |
| Real-Time Carrier Rates | Fetch rates from Sendy, G4S API | Customers see exact cost; you don't over/under charge. |
| Free Shipping Thresholds | Free delivery on orders over KES 2,500 | Powerful incentive to increase average order value. |
| Local Pickup Points | Select "Pick up at Nakumatt" | Saves you delivery costs, convenient for customers. |
If you currently sell on WhatsApp, Instagram, or TikTok, you know the drill: a customer DMs, you quote a price including delivery, they pay via M-Pesa, you arrange a rider.
This manual process doesn't scale. A custom store automates it: the customer selects their location, the system calculates and adds the exact shipping fee (just like in our demo), they pay, and you get a clear order slip with all details—no back-and-forth DMs needed.
The checkout flow you see in our demo isn't just a template. We build custom logic for your specific products, delivery zones, and preferred couriers.
Discuss Your Shipping NeedsStop calculating delivery fees in your head. Let's build a system that does it for you, boosts customer trust, and helps your business grow.