Buying Tips

Buy with confidence on KENGOT. These tips will help you get a fair deal and avoid scams anywhere in Kenya.

1. Inspect before you pay

Always see the item in person before paying. Test phones, laptops, and electronics, check vehicle documents, and view a house or plot before parting with any money.

2. Meet in a safe public place

Meet the seller in a busy public place during the day, such as a shopping mall or a police station front desk area. Take someone with you for high-value items.

3. Never pay in advance

Never send M-Pesa, bank transfer, or any deposit before you have the item in your hands. Requests for advance payment, delivery fees, or customs charges are common scam signs.

4. Compare prices

Check similar ads on KENGOT to learn the going price in Kenyan shillings (KES). A price far below the market rate is a warning sign, not a bargain.

5. Keep records

Keep the ad details, the seller’s phone number, and any receipts or agreements. If anything goes wrong, report the ad and share the records with the authorities.