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How to buy from Alibaba and ship to Kenya safely

Alibaba makes finding suppliers easy but gives no guarantee of quality or delivery. These steps reduce your risk.

1. Verify the supplier

Check the company's business details, trading history and reviews. Be cautious of prices far below the market.

Test quality before committing to volume, and agree specifications in writing.

Do not send the full amount to an unverified supplier. Use protected payment options or a sourcing agent who pays after verification.

Agree who ships, which route, and how Kenyan customs will be cleared. Price the full landed cost, not just the product.

Baruk verifies suppliers, pays them after checks, ships and clears your goods, and you pay in M-Pesa.

Is Alibaba safe?

Many suppliers are genuine, but you must verify them. Scams exist, especially with unusually low prices.

Can Baruk buy from Alibaba for me?

Yes. Send the listing or describe the product and we handle sourcing and shipping.

How do I pay a supplier from Kenya?

Direct supplier payments are complex. With Baruk you pay in KES via M-Pesa.