About Maasai Marketplace
From the Hands of Artisans to the Heart of the World
Maasai Marketplace is a Kenyan multivendor platform created to connect talented artisans, cultural entrepreneurs and ethical local brands with buyers in Kenya and around the world.
Why we exist
Closing the distance between talent and opportunity
Across Kenya, skilled artisans create remarkable products rooted in culture, creativity and generations of knowledge. Yet many remain separated from customers by geography, limited digital skills, expensive retail channels and unreliable access to payments and delivery.
Maasai Marketplace was established to close that gap: giving independent sellers a trusted digital storefront, practical support and a fair route to wider markets—without asking them to surrender the identity behind their work.
Market access with dignity
Expand opportunity for Kenyan artisans and local enterprises through trusted technology, authentic storytelling and fair digital commerce.
African craft, globally valued
A future where African craftsmanship is respected worldwide and communities participate meaningfully in the value their culture creates.
Trade built on trust
Champion authenticity, transparency, cultural respect and practical opportunity for every verified seller and customer.
Where we begin
Rooted in Kenya’s artisan communities
Our initial focus is on communities and enterprises in Narok, Kajiado and Samburu—regions rich in cultural knowledge, craft traditions and entrepreneurial energy. We are building a model that can grow responsibly across Kenya while protecting the distinct stories and standards of each community.
Narok
Our operational home and first community focus, connecting local makers and cultural enterprises to digital customers.
Kajiado
Supporting artisan-led businesses whose products combine living Maasai heritage with contemporary design.
Samburu
Creating access for distinctive craft traditions and community enterprises to reach new markets with their identity intact.
A clear marketplace model
Simple, transparent commission
Maasai Marketplace charges a 10% marketplace commission on each completed sale. The remaining 90% of the product value stays with the seller, before any separately disclosed payment, delivery or statutory charges.
Clear fees help sellers price confidently and understand the value they receive from the platform.
Artisan empowerment
More than a place to list products
Digital market access
A professional storefront that helps makers reach customers beyond their immediate location.
Seller development
Practical guidance on product presentation, customer service, pricing and reliable fulfilment.
Authentic storytelling
Space for sellers to explain the people, skills, materials and meaning behind their work.
Trusted commerce
Clear platform rules, verified seller identities and structured customer-support processes.
Women and youth enterprise
Focused pathways for underrepresented entrepreneurs to participate in the digital economy.
Long-term growth
Tools and insight that help small enterprises build repeat demand and sustainable income.
Seller verification
Trust starts before a shop goes live
1. Identity confirmation
We review seller identity and essential business information before approval.
2. Store review
Seller profiles, contact details and fulfilment readiness are checked for completeness.
3. Product standards
Listings must be accurate, appropriately represented and consistent with marketplace policies.
4. Ongoing accountability
Customer feedback, order performance and conduct inform continued participation.
Cultural authenticity
Respecting the source of every story
Culture is not a decoration. It is knowledge, identity and livelihood.
We promote accurate attribution, honest product descriptions and respectful representation. Sellers are expected to disclose who made a product, where it comes from and which materials or techniques are used. We oppose misleading cultural claims, exploitative sourcing and mass-produced goods presented as handmade.
Measurable social impact
We will report progress, not invent it
As the marketplace grows, we are committed to measuring and publishing indicators that show whether opportunity is genuinely reaching sellers and communities.
Verified sellers
Active sellers who have completed the marketplace verification process.
Women and youth-led businesses
Participation and performance of enterprises led by women and young entrepreneurs.
County reach
The number of Kenyan counties represented by active sellers.
Orders and repeat customers
Completed orders, repeat-purchase rates and dependable fulfilment.
Seller revenue
Value generated for sellers through completed marketplace sales.
Training and mentorship
Sellers supported through practical learning and business-development activities.
Baseline figures and reporting periods will be published once verified operational data is available.
Leadership
Eliud Takona
Founder & CEO
Born and raised in Narok, Eliud Takona founded Maasai Marketplace with a vision to combine digital commerce, practical economic opportunity and a trusted African marketplace. His goal is to help artisans and local enterprises reach wider markets while protecting the identity, dignity and community value behind their work.
Visit or contact us
Maasai Marketplace
Ruge Plaza, Ground Floor, Narok Town, Kenya
+254 790 599 025 / +254 714 572 123
info@maasaimarketplace.com
For customer or vendor support, use our contact page so your request reaches the right team.