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Hey, just wanted to chime in here because I’ve actually gone through this exact thing — sitting there, eyeing a few products on Amazon, wondering if it’s even worth clicking “add to cart” from Kenya.
The short answer? Yes, Amazon can ship to Kenya, even if you’re just a regular user without Prime or anything special. But… It’s not always straightforward. Some stuff ships, some doesn’t. And you kind of learn as you go.
What I did first was set my delivery address to Nairobi, just to see what would show up differently. You’ll notice, once you add your Kenyan address, a lot of items will say “This item cannot be shipped to your location.” It’s frustrating, but at least it’s upfront about it.
Still, there are plenty of items that do ship — usually books, small electronics, and sometimes even clothes or accessories.
The delivery process has actually improved over the past few years. The last couple of times I ordered (a Kindle and a couple of USB-C adapters), Amazon used DHL and I got everything within 10 days, door to door.
They even texted me a day before to confirm delivery. I didn’t use Prime — just regular checkout.
Shipping fees can vary wildly. One item might have $6 shipping, another could hit you with $20+, depending on size and weight.
You’ll also notice that sometimes Amazon adds import duties or a customs deposit at checkout, but honestly, I prefer that over surprise fees when it arrives.
I’ve paid both ways: prepaid and cash-on-delivery (once through Posta). Prepaid feels safer.
Now, not every product or seller supports international shipping. That’s a big one. A lot of third-party sellers just don’t ship abroad at all, even if the item is eligible in the US.
So it helps to filter results by items sold or fulfilled by Amazon — they’re more likely to offer international delivery.
Another tip: try searching directly in the Amazon Global Store. That’s their curated section for items eligible for international shipping.
You won’t find everything there, but what you do find is way more likely to arrive in Kenya without hassle. And you get full tracking in most cases.
A few personal observations:Amazon does deliver to Kenya, yes — I’ve done it multiple times now.
No Prime needed, though Prime won’t even apply in Kenya.
Some sellers ship internationally, others don’t. You’ll need to check each item.
Delivery ranges from 7 to 21 days in my experience.
Customs charges are either prepaid or requested on delivery, depending on how you check out.
Always use your full local address — including estate name, building, and mobile number.
Bottom line: If you’re in Kenya and thinking about ordering from Amazon, it’s possible. You just need to be a bit patient and double-check eligibility for each product. Maybe start with something small the first time — just to get a feel for how it all works.
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