Drop-Shipping & Mini-Importation (China to Kenya)
From 1688 and Alibaba to your Nairobi doorstep — sourcing, freight forwarders, and landing costs calculated to the shilling.
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What you'll be able to do
- Research winning products for the Kenyan market
- Buy confidently on 1688 and Alibaba
- Choose and brief a freight forwarder
- Calculate landed cost and price for profit
Curriculum
4 modules · 12 lessons · 3h 43m total
Module 1Product Research
3 lessons
Product Research
- What sells in Kenya: observing demand signals14 min
- Validating products before spending a shilling14 min
- Dropshipping vs holding stock: honest tradeoffs12 min
Module 2Sourcing on Chinese Platforms
3 lessons
Sourcing on Chinese Platforms
- 1688 vs Alibaba vs AliExpress: when to use which14 min
- Reading listings, MOQs and communicating with suppliers16 min
- Spotting fake suppliers and quality traps13 min
Module 3Logistics & Clearing
3 lessons
Logistics & Clearing
- Freight forwarders: air vs sea for small volumes15 min
- Paying suppliers safely12 min
- Clearing, taxes and IDF/VAT costs explained15 min
Module 4Selling & Scaling
3 lessons
Selling & Scaling
- Landed cost worksheet: know profit before you buy14 min
- Selling channels: social, Jiji, own site12 min
- Reinvesting and scaling your first wins12 min
About this course
Importing small quantities from China is a proven Kenyan hustle — if you get the math right. This course covers product research, buying on 1688/Alibaba, working with freight forwarders, clearing, and the full landed-cost calculation that separates profit from painful surprises.