For buyers
How sourcing on Manuply works
Post one request. We match it to verified Kenyan manufacturers who actually make your product, and they come back to you with quotes. Free for buyers.
Takes two minutes.
From request to quotes in four steps
- 012 minutes
You describe what you need
Tell us what you want to source in plain language — product, volume, materials, timeline. No technical spec required to start.
- 02Within 24 hours
We review and match
Our team reviews your request, then routes it to verified, KEBS-aware Kenyan manufacturers who actually make your product at your volume.
- 0324 to 72 hours
Manufacturers respond
Matched manufacturers reply with quotes, MOQs, lead times and samples. You compare everything side by side in one place.
- 04Your timeline
You order and pay securely
Negotiate on-platform, accept a quote and pay via M-Pesa or card. Funds are held in escrow and released when the order is delivered.
Why buyers get faster answers here
Targeted, not broadcast
Your request goes only to manufacturers who make your exact product at your volume. No spam, no irrelevant replies.
Complete from the start
We help you include everything a manufacturer needs to quote accurately: volume, materials, timeline, budget.
Verified suppliers
Every manufacturer is reviewed before approval, with KEBS-aware certification and document checks.
Free for buyers
Posting requests, receiving quotes and messaging manufacturers is free. No subscription, no hidden fees.
Your details stay private
Only matched manufacturers see your request. Contact details are protected by anti-leakage chat until you are ready.
Money held safely
Payments run through M-Pesa Daraja or Stripe into escrow, and are only released once you confirm delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to source in Kenya?
Post a request and get matched within 24 hours.