KU Shoplicity

The campus marketplace built for the Kenyatta University community. Buy, sell and trade campus essentials — safely, quickly, and for free.

Built for the KU community

KU Shoplicity is a peer-to-peer marketplace designed specifically for Kenyatta University. We make it easy for anyone in the KU community to buy and sell items — textbooks, electronics, food, services, and more — directly with fellow comrades.

No middlemen. No commissions. Just connect with a buyer or seller, agree on a price, meet on campus, and done.

Simple from start to finish

1

Create your account

Sign up with any email address and verify it with a one-time code. Takes under two minutes.

2

Browse or list

Search and filter listings by category, campus, condition and price. Or list your own item in minutes — add photos, set your price, choose your campus.

3

Chat directly

Use the built-in real-time chat to talk to the seller, ask questions, and agree on a meeting point — all within the platform.

4

Meet up & exchange

Agree on a safe campus location — the library, main gate, a hostel common room. Hand over the item, pay cash or mobile money, done.

What makes us different

Campus-safe

All transactions happen on campus between people you can physically meet. No strangers from outside KU.

Completely free

No listing fees, no commissions, no subscriptions. Listing and buying is 100% free forever.

Real-time chat

Built-in messaging so you never have to share your phone number to negotiate a deal.

Fast & easy

List an item in under 2 minutes. Add photos, set your price, and go live instantly.

Safety tips for every transaction

Meet in public campus locations

Always meet at busy, well-lit spots — the library, main gate, cafeteria, or a busy hostel common area. Never meet somewhere remote or private.

Inspect before you pay

Check the item thoroughly before handing over any money. If something doesn't match the listing, you are not obligated to buy.

Keep communication on-platform

Use the KU Shoplicity chat for all conversations. This creates a record and keeps your personal number private.

Report suspicious listings

If a deal seems too good to be true or a seller is pressuring you, use the report button or contact us. We take all reports seriously.

Help & Contact Us

Have a question, issue, or just need help? Reach out to the KU Shoplicity team through any of the channels below — we're here for the KU community.

We typically respond within a few hours during campus hours (Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm). For urgent issues, WhatsApp is fastest.

Ready to get started?

Join the KU community marketplace today — it's free and takes under 2 minutes.