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How to Sell on Instagram in Kenya (And Actually Get Paid)

Thousands of people in Kenya are selling on Instagram - but most are leaving money on the table. The problem is not traffic. It’s conversion.

James Miano

Apr 12, 2026 • 1 min read

A lady showing her Lacesse Duka website.

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Best Way to Start a Small Business in Kenya (2026 Guide)

Starting a business in Kenya no longer requires a shop, capital, or even a website. What you need is a product and a simple way to sell it

James Miano • 1 min read

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Shopify Pricing in Kenya: Why Lacesse Duka is the Better Alternative

Tired of paying Shopify's monthly USD subscription fees? See the true cost of Shopify in Kenya and Stan Store, and why smart merchants use Lacesse Duka.

James Miano • 3 min read

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Step-by-step process creating online store in Kenya with Lacesse Duka - 5 minutes no coding M-Pesa integration KES 499 monthly

Online • Jun 10, 2026

How to Create an Online Store in Kenya in 5 Minutes (No Tech Skills Needed)

Learn how to create a payment-ready online store in Kenya in 5 minutes using Lacesse Duka. M-Pesa included, KES 499/month + 4.9% transaction fee.

A side-by-side comparison of OpenAI billing errors and Stripe blocks versus Fikra API's seamless M-Pesa integration and dashboard.

Product • Jun 10, 2026

Building AI Shouldn't Require a Foreign Bank Account

The old way of building AI meant fighting regional payment blocks and $20 minimums. The Fikra way? M-Pesa, $1 minimums, and zero friction.

Python code snippet showing Fikra API's drop-in replacement for OpenAI

Engineering, • Jun 10, 2026

Why We Spun Off Fikra API into Its Own Platform

Fikra API has officially outgrown Lacesse. We've launched a dedicated platform at fikraapi.co.ke to bring M-Pesa native AI inference to African developers.

Shopify • May 05, 2026

Shopify Pricing in Kenya: Why Lacesse Duka is the Better Alternative

Tired of paying Shopify's monthly USD subscription fees? See the true cost of Shopify in Kenya and Stan Store, and why smart merchants use Lacesse Duka.

online • Apr 12, 2026

Best Way to Start a Small Business in Kenya (2026 Guide)

Starting a business in Kenya no longer requires a shop, capital, or even a website. What you need is a product and a simple way to sell it

Kenya, • Apr 12, 2026

How to Sell on WhatsApp in Kenya Without Losing Customers

WhatsApp is the most powerful sales tool in Kenya - but it’s also the most chaotic. That is why we built Lacesse Duka.

Kenya, • Apr 12, 2026

How to Sell on Instagram in Kenya (And Actually Get Paid)

Thousands of people in Kenya are selling on Instagram - but most are leaving money on the table. The problem is not traffic. It’s conversion.

Kenya, • Apr 12, 2026

How to Start an Online Business in Kenya (Step-by-Step Guide)

Learn how to start an online business in Kenya using WhatsApp, Instagram, and a simple store link. No website or coding needed.