1,112 Shopify Stores in Kenya: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 1,112 active Shopify stores in Kenya, with 182 newly added in the last 30 days (16% of the current base). Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Home & Garden. 55% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 10% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
182 new stores were added in the past 30 days — 16% of the total, making this one of the fastest-growing areas on the platform.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 499 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's larger than the Shopify average of 409. The most popular store categories in this market are Apparel & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics, Home & Garden.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is Under $25. The average is higher at $198 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's below the Shopify average of $217.
Popular apps
The most popular are Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (28%), Google Tag Manager (6%), Google Ads (3%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Horizon, Sense.
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Province and city-level distribution within Kenya
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 11 | 1% |
| Delaware | 2 | 0% |
| New York | 2 | 0% |
| Zhejiang | 2 | 0% |
| Alabama | 1 | 0% |
| Arkansas | 1 | 0% |
| Cairo | 1 | 0% |
| California | 1 | 0% |
| Delhi | 1 | 0% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 723 | 65% |
| Nairobi | 26 | 2% |
| Nairobi | 26 | 2% |
| Poitiers | 22 | 2% |
| Mombasa | 21 | 2% |
| Nairobi | 16 | 1% |
| Ruiru | 10 | 1% |
| Kilifi | 7 | 1% |
| Nairobi City | 7 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample - weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
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How many Shopify stores are in Kenya?
Our database tracks 1,112 active Shopify stores in Kenya.
How fast is the Kenya Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 182 new Shopify stores were indexed in Kenya, reflecting a 16% monthly growth rate.
What is the average catalog size for Kenya Shopify stores?
Among Shopify stores in Kenya with catalog data, the average is about 499 products. The most common catalog size range is 10-49.
What are the most popular apps among Kenya Shopify stores?
The top apps are Judge.me Product Reviews App, Shopify Inbox, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Instagram (52%), Facebook (33%), TikTok (29%).
Social media adoption is strong at 55%, and 10% of stores run Meta ad campaigns.