Business Listing Sites and Directories in Kenya (Beyond Social Media Pages)

The best business listing sites in Kenya include Google Business Profile, Bing Places for Business, Jiji Kenya, and Yellow Pages Kenya.  If you run a restaurant, hotel, or accommodation business, platforms such as Tripadvisor and Booking.com are excellent options.

To list your business on these directories, you will need an email address and/or phone number for verification, and information about your business, including:

• Business name
• Description of business (who you are, what you do, where you offer the products/services, why people should buy from you and anything that makes your brand unique)
• Service areas
• Operational hours
• Address/location
• Phone number
• Logo and any other photos like before-after images or images of products or services
• List of products or services
• Website link (if you have one)
• Links to other social media profiles

This guide shows 41 business listing sites in Kenya, their traffic analysis and how to add your business information. Most of the directories are free to use.

Online directories help you rank for local searches like “plumber near me” or “best barbershop in Nairobi.” Adding your business in these directories improves your online visibility, making it easier for customers to find you in Google Search and Google Maps when they look for your products or services. Besides the directories listed here, your social media profile and posts also appear when someone searches for your product or service. So, as you add your business to the directories below, also create accounts in all social media profiles, and keep posting relevant info (about your product/service and business/brand).

Let’s break down the best places to list and advertise your business in Kenya.

1. Google Business Profile (GBP: formerly Google My Business)

Website: https://business.google.com/en-all/business-profile/

Monthly site traffic: approximately 298.7K visits globally (as of 2026)

Price: Free

Can you run paid ads? Yes. You can run ads on Google Business Profile.

Google Business Profile is an online business listing site that allows businesses to appear in Google Search and Maps. It’s the best place to list your business because your shop can appear at the top of search results, and it will show your reviews and phone number right there in the search results page. 

To list your business on Google Business Profile, first go to Google Maps and search for your business name. If it appears, click on it and select “Claim this business,” then sign in to your Google account and follow the prompts where you will go through a verification process to confirm ownership of the business. If you don’t already have one, click on this link to create one. After successfully completing the verification process, your business will appear on google business profile. For verification, you may need a photo of your storefront or license.

If your business is not already on Google Maps, go to business.google.com, sign in with your Google account, and create a new listing by entering your business name, choosing your business type (online retail, local store, or service business), next select a category for your business, add your location or service area, and provide your contact details. 

In both cases, once you complete the verification process, your business will have an active Google Business Profile where customers can find you when they search for your business name, products, services, or related businesses on Google Search and Google Maps.

Google Business Profile receives approximately 298.7K monthly visits.

2. Bing Places of Business

Website: http://www.bing.com/forbusiness

Monthly traffic:  Approximately 5.1K visits globally (as of 2026)

Price: Free

Can you run paid ads? Yes, you can run ads on Bing Places for Business. 

Bing Places for Business is a free listing site from Microsoft that allows businesses to appear in Bing search results and on Bing Maps. It is the Microsoft version of GBP, and equally valuable.

To advertise your business on Bing for free, go to the Bing Places for Business website and click the “Sign in” button. Here you can use your Microsoft or Google account. The best option is to sign in using the Google account you used to create your GBP profile. 

If you don’t have an account, use the “Get Started” option. You will be prompted to select an email address and password before completing a brief capture test, then Bing will send you a verification code to confirm sign-up. Now that you already have an account, the next step is listing your business. 

Bing gives you two options to create a business listing: 

• Importing from “Google My Business Now” 
• Creating your listing manually.

To import a listing from Google, sign in to Bing Places, choose the option to “Continue with Google”, and log in to your Google account when prompted. Select the business you want to import, review the details, and submit for verification. This saves time and ensures your information remains consistent across both platforms.

To manually add your business on Bing, select “claim or add business manually.” You’ll then be prompted to add business details, including your business type and country. Then you add basic info such as the business name, category, address, phone number, website, and operating hours. Verification is usually required via phone, email, or postcard to confirm ownership. Once verified, your listing becomes visible on Bing. Listings are approved immediately after verification.  

Bing Places for Business receives approximately 5.1K monthly visits.

3. Jiji

Website: https://jiji.co.ke/

Monthly site traffic: approximately 385.2K visits globally (99% from Kenya)

Price: Free

Can you run paid ads? Yes. You can run ads on Jiji to boost your business or product visibility. 

Jiji is one of the most visited online directories in Kenya for all things including products and services. But like anything popular, it has its fair share of scammers, hence there’s a bit less trust. However, businesses with good reviews on Jiji benefit from its high traffic. When using Jiji, try to get as many positive reviews as possible, and use 100% accurate images and descriptions of your items.

To list your business on Jiji, you first need to create an account. To create an account, you will need your email address or phone number, and you will also be required to verify your account with a code sent to you via email or SMS.

Once your account is set up, you can list your business by following these steps:

• Click on “Sell”
• Choose the relevant category for your business
• Add your business name, location, and contact details
• Write a clear description of your services or products
• Upload clear photos of your products and business
• Submit your listing for review

After submission, your listing is usually reviewed and approved within a short period (often within 24 hours) before it goes live on the platform.

Jiji is one of the best business listing sites due to its high traffic, with approximately 385.2K monthly visits as of 2026.

4. LinkedIn

Website: https://business.linkedin.com/

Monthly site traffic: approximately 681.7K visits globally (as of 2026)

Price: Listing businesses on LinkedIn is free 

Can you run paid ads? Yes. You can run ads on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn is the most professional social media app to list your business in Kenya. It is mostly a professional networking app with extra features to help businesses. On LinkedIn you can set up your business profile showing who you are, what you do, where, how, and why someone should choose you. Beyond posting daily updates, you can also post educational articles here and run a newsletter to grow your community. You can also hire directly on LinkedIn by posting a free job ad. Additionally, with LinkedIn Premium, you get access to courses that you and your employees can use to develop their skills. LinkedIn is best for service-based business (including Software-as-a-Service).

To list your business on LinkedIn, you need a personal LinkedIn account. Log in to your personal LinkedIn account, then click the “For Business” icon (on your laptop) in the top-right corner of your homepage, select “Create a Company Page,” and fill in your details, including your business name, services, location, and contact information. Your company page goes live immediately after creation. 

LinkedIn receives approximately 681.7K monthly visits. With such high traffic, it is one of the best places to list your business and reach a wide, professional audience.

5. Bizna Kenya

Website: https://biznakenya.com/

Monthly site traffic: approximately 6.5k people per month (97% from Kenya)

Price: Free and premium listings starting at KES 250

Can you run paid ads? Yes. You can run ads on Bizna Kenya

Bizna Kenya is a business news and media platform that also features a directory where you can list your business.

To add your business on Bizna Kenya for free, you need to create an account. If you opt for their paid options, then you can add your business by sending them an SMS with your name and number included to 892309. This option will cost you KES 250.

To list your business on Bizna Kenya for free, you will need to: Go to the “directory page”, select Add Your Business at the top right corner (desktop window), choose Business type, and sign in/register using your email address. You’ll then have the option to add your business name, select your business category, upload logos, add your location, and contact details. Finally, write a short description of your business, and submit your listing for review. 

After submission, your listing is reviewed and published within 3 to 5 business days.

Bizna Kenya receives approximately 6.5k visits per month as of 2026.

6. Locanto

Website: https://www.locanto.co.ke/g/Services/S/?fyi=1

Monthly site traffic: approximately 3.4k monthly visits globally (95% from Kenya)

Price: Free with optional paid upgrades

Can you run paid ads? No. You can’t run paid ads on Locanto

Locanto Kenya is a global online directory that allows individuals and businesses to post ads across categories such as services, jobs, and real estate. You can also post events and courses and receive reviews/testimonials on Locanto.

To get started, you need to create an account with your email address and verify your phone number for security. After an account is created, go to Post Free Ad (top right corner in desktop window). You will be taken to your listing page, where you can fill in details such as business category, title, description, location, and contact details, and then publish your ad. Your ad will go live within minutes after submission.

Locanto Kenya receives approximately 3.4K monthly visits as of 2026.

7. KEOnline

Website: https://keonline.biz/

Monthly site traffic: about 2.3K visitors per month (97% from Kenya)

Price:  Free, with paid options starting at KES 1,000 per year

Can you run paid ads? No, you cannot run ads on KEOnline

KEOnline is an East African business directory and search engine focused on business. Beyond having a profile showing your business details here, you can also sell products directly through KEOnline. 

To list your business, click “ sign in” on the far right of their website. Without an account, go ahead and register: you will need your name and email or phone number, create a password, and pick the country your business is located in. You also have the option of adding your profile picture. 

After creating an account, you are directed to their dashboard. There, go to “Businesses” in the left side panel, and click on “My Businesses/Add”. Then select “Link/Add/Claim business/ brand” and fill in the required details. Once you submit your listing, it is approved immediately and appears on the website.

You can list your business on KEOnline for free. However, the platform charges a small fee to access customer leads (customers who have shown interest in your business by engaging with it). The paid options include access to WhatsApp Groups and a mini website. 

Here are the packages they offer that are paid annually:

• Bronze: KES 1,000 
• Silver: KES 2,000 
• Gold: KES 4,500 
• Premium: KES 15,000  
• VIP: KES 70,000

KEOnline receives about 2.3K visitors per month as of 2026.

8. Timeless Plus

Website: https://www.timelessplus.co.ke/

Monthly site traffic: approximately 210 monthly visits (100% from Kenya)

Price: Free

Can you run paid ads? No, you can’t run paid ads on Timeless Plus.

Timeless Plus is a Kenyan online directory that helps small businesses get more visibility by showcasing their profiles. Every business owner can list their business on Timeless Plus for free

To post a listing, you must create an account using your name, email address, and password. Once registered, you can submit your business listing by filling in key information, including your business name, description, category, contact details, and location.  After submission, listings are reviewed and published within 3 to 5 business days.

Timeless Plus receives approximately 210 monthly visits as of 2026.

9. Sino Soft Classifieds

Website: https://sinosoft.co.ke/

Monthly site traffic: 424 monthly visits (99% from Kenya)

Price: Free with optional premium upgrades.

Can you run ads? Yes. You can run ads on SinoSoft classified.

Sino Soft Classifieds is a Kenyan online classifieds platform where you can post your products or services for free. Sino Soft also offers website development, hosting services, domain registration. 

To list your business, you need to create an account with your full name, email address, and password to access the dashboard. After creating an account, you submit a listing by providing your business name, business category, description, contact details, and location. After posting a listing, it is reviewed and goes live within 3 to 5 business days.

Sino Soft Classifieds receives approximately 424 monthly visits as of 2026.

10. Afrikta

Website: https://afrikta.com

Monthly site traffic: 396 visits per month (24% from Kenya and 42% from South Africa) 

Price: Starts from US$19

Can you run ads? Yes. You can run ads on Afrikta.

Afrikta is a business listing directory focused on African businesses. The company also offers digital marketing services including video creation and website design and development. It is the best place to list your business if your company has branches in Kenya, South Africa and other African countries.

To list your business on Afrikta, click “List Business” on the homepage and choose a pricing plan (Basic, Standard, or Infinity). After selecting and paying for your preferred plan, you’ll be directed to the listing submission page, where you can enter your business details, including your business name, category, contact information, and location. Once you complete the submission process, Afrikta reviews your listing before it goes live on the platform.

Afrikta offers three pricing plans

• Basic plan that goes for US$19 per month
• Standard plan that goes for US$69 per year
• Infinity plan that goes for for US$129 (for a lifetime)

To pay in US dollars, you can use your Kenyan debit card. Alternatively, you can register for M-PESA GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card, which allows you to make international online payments with your phone. If you have Paypal, you can link it to your M-Pesa account or Equity bank account. 

Afrikita receives approximately 396 visits per month as of 2026.