Our Story

About SOKONI

Building Kenya's most complete digital platform — one connection at a time

Our Mission

SOKONI is a digital commerce ecosystem developed, owned and operated by Bravilex International Co. Limited. Our mission is to build Africa's most trusted digital marketplace by connecting buyers, sellers, service providers, logistics partners, and businesses through secure technology.

SOKONI exists to make commerce, services, and opportunity accessible to every Kenyan — whether you're a buyer in Nairobi, a seller in Kisumu, a service provider in Mombasa, or a driver anywhere in between.

We build technology that removes the friction between people who need things and people who provide them — creating a fair, fast, and trusted digital ecosystem for Kenya's economy.

"SOKONI" means market in Swahili. It is who we are.

20+
Marketplace Categories
10+
Hub Types
47
Counties Served
2026
Founded in Nairobi

What We Build

🛍

Multi-Vendor Marketplace

Buy and sell products across fashion, electronics, food, agriculture, beauty, and 20+ more categories.

🔧

Services Hub

Book professionals — plumbers, electricians, cleaners, mechanics, and hundreds more verified service providers.

🚚

Delivery & Logistics

Real-time delivery tracking, intelligent dispatch, route optimisation, and fair earnings for riders and drivers.

🍔

Food Hub

Order food from local restaurants and food vendors with live order tracking and fast delivery.

🏠

Property & Rentals

Find homes, apartments, commercial spaces, short-stay accommodation, and holiday rentals across Kenya.

💼

Jobs & Opportunities

Connect employers and job seekers. Post vacancies, browse openings, and build your career.

🏥

Healthcare

Book appointments with doctors and wellness providers. Access health services digitally.

🎟

Events & Entertainment

Discover and book events, concerts, sports, and entertainment happening near you.

💳

SmartPOS & Payments

Enterprise point-of-sale, M-Pesa integration, digital receipts, and financial reporting for businesses.

Our Journey

1
2025 — Concept
SOKONI was conceived to address the fragmentation of Kenya's digital commerce — too many apps, too little trust, too much friction.
2
Early 2026 — Foundation
Core marketplace, authentication, payments (M-Pesa via IntaSend), and logistics infrastructure built and tested.
3
Mid 2026 — Platform Expansion
Launched Food Hub, Property, Events, SmartPOS, FinOS financial system, and AI-powered search. Enterprise security certified at 95/100.
4
June 2026 — Public Launch
SOKONI opens to the public. 600+ Cloud Functions live. Real-time delivery, KASS AI Concierge, and full payment trust layer deployed.
2027 & Beyond
Expanding to East Africa. Deeper eTIMS compliance, AI personalisation, B2B trade network, and regional logistics partnerships.

Our Values

🤝 Fairness

Fair commissions, transparent pricing, and equitable earnings for drivers, sellers, and service providers. No hidden fees.

🔒 Trust

Every transaction is protected. Seller verification, payment escrow, buyer protection, and enterprise-grade security — by default.

🇰🇪 Kenya-First

Built in Kenya, for Kenya. M-Pesa native, Swahili-ready, 47-county coverage, KDPA 2019 and KRA eTIMS compliant.

⚡ Speed

Fast page loads, instant payment confirmation, real-time tracking, and low-latency AI — because your time is valuable.

Legal & Compliance

SOKONI is operated by Bravilex International Co. Limited, a company registered and operating in Nairobi, Kenya.

Registered Name: Bravilex International Co. Limited

Country: Kenya

Platform: mysokoni.co.ke

General Enquiries: hello@mysokoni.co.ke

Legal & Compliance: legal@mysokoni.co.ke

Privacy (DPO): privacy@mysokoni.co.ke

We comply with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019 (KDPA), KRA eTIMS requirements for digital invoicing, and operate under the oversight of the Communications Authority of Kenya and the Central Bank of Kenya for payment services.

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