Small business & global shipping advice from DHL Express

You’re browsing your favourite online shop in Nairobi, eyeing that shiny new smartphone you’ve been longing for. Not so long ago, a tight budget would have forced you to walk away.

Mombasa’s coastline pulses with new energy, where the salty air meets the buzz of digital ambition. From the historic alleys of Old Town to the lively stalls of Haller Park, merchants are blending tradition with technology, welcoming customers both in person and online.

Think about your Kenyan-made ceramics or bold Maasai beadwork sitting under the spotlights in Dubai or Frankfurt, drawing curious crowds and earning nods from global buyers.

Let’s say you’re stuck on Uhuru Highway, surrounded by a chorus of matatus, boda bodas, and cars. Each engine sends a little puff of exhaust into the Nairobi air.Now, think bigger across Kenya, from the busy factories in the Industrial Area to the flower farms chilling roses in Naivasha, and the thousands of deliveries weaving through our roads every day. All this hustle drives our economy, but it also leaves a mark on the environment.