01 — Digital marketplace for Africa

The right produce.The right buyer.Right on time.

Chakula connects verified farmers, buyers and logistics partners across Africa — making food commerce easier, fairer and more dependable.

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Trusted by 2,400+ verified sellersacross 18 African countries

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Verified sellers
2,400+
Countries active
18
Facilitated annually
2.1B
On-time delivery
94%
Registered buyers
12,000+
Average settlement
48 hr

02 — How it works

Three steps from farm to payment

Whether you grow it, buy it or move it — Chakula handles the paperwork, payments and coordination so you can focus on the trade.

  1. 01

    Create your verified profile

    Sign up in minutes. Upload your ID, certifications and inventory. Our team verifies you within 24 hours — building trust before the first transaction.

    Verification usually takes less than one business day.

  2. 02

    List, discover and negotiate

    Post your produce with real photos, weight, price and location. Buyers browse live listings. Both parties agree on terms inside the platform — no middlemen taking a cut.

    Real-time price benchmarks help you set competitive rates.

  3. 03

    Pay, deliver and get paid

    Escrow holds payment until delivery is confirmed. Coordinate logistics through our partner network. Funds release to your mobile wallet within 48 hours.

    Every completed trade builds your verified reputation score.

03 — Who it's for

One platform, every player in the chain

Choose who you are

Sell more. Get paid on time.

List your harvest before it's even picked. Set your price, negotiate directly with verified buyers, and get paid into your mobile wallet within 48 hours of delivery. No more price uncertainty or chasing payments.

  • Verified buyer profiles — know exactly who you're trading with
  • Real-time market pricing to anchor your rates
  • Escrow holds funds securely until delivery is confirmed
  • Logistics coordination built into every order
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Source better. Buy with confidence.

Find the produce you need from growers you can actually check. Compare live prices across suppliers, place an order in minutes, and release payment only once the delivery is in your hands. No unknown suppliers, no blind pre-payment.

  • Verified seller profiles — every farm and trader is ID-checked
  • Live price comparison across suppliers and regions
  • Escrow releases funds only after you confirm delivery
  • Delivery scheduled and tracked on every order
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Fill your trucks. Get paid per trip.

See matched loads on the routes you already run. Accept the jobs that fit your fleet, update delivery status from the driver's phone, and get settled for every completed trip. No empty return legs, no chasing invoices.

  • Matched loads on the routes you already run
  • Rates agreed up front, before you accept a job
  • Proof of delivery captured from the driver's phone
  • Settlement on every completed trip, automatically
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04 — Platform

Everything you need to trade food, well.

Built for the realities of African food commerce — offline-capable, mobile-first, and designed around how food businesses actually operate.

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  • Verified marketplace

    Every buyer and seller is ID-checked and rated before trading. Know exactly who you're dealing with from day one — no anonymous transactions.

  • Secure escrow payments

    Funds are held in escrow until delivery is confirmed by both parties. Mobile money, bank transfer and trade credit all in one wallet.

  • Live order tracking

    Know where your produce is from farm pickup to final delivery. Share real-time ETAs with your team, customers or logistics partner.

  • Trade finance tools

    Invoice financing, buyer credit and input loans — practical financial tools built for the real rhythms of African food commerce.

  • Price intelligence

    Access real-time and historical market prices across key commodities and locations. Make smarter sourcing and selling decisions, faster.

  • Compliance & records

    Every transaction is logged and auditable. Generate tax-ready reports, export trade records and stay compliant at all times.

05 — People

Real traders.Real results.

From smallholder farmers to multi-location food businesses — Chakula works across the full spectrum of African food commerce.

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  • "Before Chakula, I'd spend three days calling buyers, haggling on prices I couldn't verify. Now I list Monday morning and the truck comes Wednesday. My income is up 40% and I actually plan my season properly."
    Grace WanjikuMaize farmer · Nakuru, Kenya
  • "We source for twelve restaurants in Dar. Tracking each delivery used to be chaos — WhatsApp groups and arguments. Chakula gave us one dashboard. Our suppliers are more reliable now too."
    Tariq MwambaProcurement manager · Spice Route Group, Tanzania
  • "The escrow payment was the first time I knew for certain I'd be paid before loading the truck. That trust changed everything. I recommended Chakula to every driver I know."
    Joseph OseiIndependent logistics partner · Accra, Ghana

06 — Shop by category

Everything your business needs

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QUESTIONS?

Frequently asked questions

How does Chakula ensure produce quality?
What happens if an order arrives damaged?
How quickly do farmers get paid?
Is there a minimum order quantity for buyers?

“Fresh opportunity. Trusted trade. Better movement of food.”

  • 🇰🇪 Kenya
  • 🇬🇭 Ghana
  • 🇹🇿 Tanzania
  • 🇺🇬 Uganda
  • 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
  • +13 more

Food moves better together.

Join 2,400+ verified traders already using Chakula to buy, sell and move food across Africa. Free to get started.

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