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Nuria Store
Multi-Vendor Marketplace

Building Kenya's pioneering e-commerce marketplace, empowering 1,800+ African authors and hundreds of vendors to reach customers across the region with seamless online retail.

1,800+
Authors Supported
Multi
Vendor Platform
Regional
Delivery Network
Free
Nairobi Delivery
01

E-Commerce Desert

African authors and small vendors faced massive barriers to reaching customers online. Limited e-commerce infrastructure, fragmented logistics, complex payment processing, and no viable self-publishing platform left creative voices unheard and products unsold.

No Self-Publishing Infrastructure

African authors had no viable platform to publish and sell their work, forcing them to rely on traditional publishers or remain unpublished.

Fragmented Logistics

Delivery services were unreliable and expensive, making the last-mile problem a major barrier for e-commerce growth in the region.

Payment Barriers

Limited payment options and distrust of online transactions prevented many potential customers from making purchases.

02

Marketplace-First Design

We built a comprehensive marketplace that addresses every barrier, from self-publishing tools for authors to integrated logistics and multiple payment options.

1

Self-Publishing Platform

Created tools for authors to upload, format, and publish their books directly to the marketplace with full control over pricing and distribution.

2

Multi-Vendor Architecture

Built a scalable vendor management system supporting hundreds of sellers with individual storefronts, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

3

Integrated Logistics

Partnered with local delivery services and built a unified logistics system that handles order tracking, delivery scheduling, and last-mile coordination.

4

Payment Integration

Integrated multiple payment gateways including mobile money, bank transfers, and card payments to accommodate diverse customer preferences.

03

Complete E-Commerce Ecosystem

A full-featured marketplace that empowers authors and vendors to reach customers across the region with integrated publishing, selling, and delivery capabilities.

Author Self-Publishing

Complete publishing tools for authors to upload, format, price, and distribute their books with full control over their work.

Vendor Storefronts

Individual storefronts for each vendor with custom branding, product catalogs, and inventory management.

Order Fulfillment

Automated order processing, inventory sync, and integrated logistics for seamless delivery across the region.

Multi-Payment Options

Support for mobile money, bank transfers, cards, and cash on delivery to accommodate all customer preferences.

Analytics Dashboard

Comprehensive analytics for authors and vendors to track sales, inventory, customer behavior, and revenue.

Customer Support

Integrated customer service tools for vendors and authors to manage inquiries, returns, and customer relationships.

04

Democratizing E-Commerce

Nuria Store has become Kenya's leading marketplace for African authors and vendors, enabling thousands to reach customers and build sustainable businesses online.

1,800+
African authors now publishing and selling
Hundreds
Vendors operating on the platform
Regional
Delivery network coverage
Free
Nairobi delivery for customers
Technologies Used

Built With

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Redis
AWS
Stripe
M-Pesa

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