10 Crafts You Can Start Selling Today with M-Pesa as Your Payment Method
10 Crafts You Can Start Selling Today with M-Pesa as Your Payment Method.
10 Crafts You Can Start Selling Today with M-Pesa as Your Payment Method
Starting a craft business in Kenya has never been easier—especially with M-Pesa making it simple to accept payments from anyone, anywhere. Whether you’re working from home, a market stall, or selling online via social media, M-Pesa gives you an instant and trusted way to get paid.
If you’ve got a creative streak and want to turn it into income, here are 10 crafts you can start selling today—and easily accept payments through M-Pesa.
1. Beaded Jewelry
From Maasai necklaces to custom bracelets, beaded jewelry is always in demand. You can sell through Instagram, WhatsApp groups, or local artisan markets.
✅ Accept M-Pesa payments via:
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Pochi la Biashara
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Lipa na M-Pesa Till Number
2. Hand-Crocheted Items
Crochet fashion is booming! Think bucket hats, baby clothes, shawls, and home décor like pillow covers.
✅ Perfect for:
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Facebook Marketplace
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Craft fairs and weekend pop-ups
3. African Print Bags & Accessories
Create beautiful kitenge tote bags, wallets, head wraps, and laptop sleeves. These are popular with both locals and tourists.
✅ Promote on:
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Instagram or TikTok
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Accept M-Pesa directly via Paybill or Pochi la Biashara
4. Customized T-Shirts & Hoodies
Use heat press or hand-painted designs to personalize apparel with names, quotes, or Kenyan sayings.
✅ Use M-Pesa for:
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Collecting 50% deposits
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Bulk orders from schools, teams, or businesses
5. Handmade Soaps & Skincare
Natural, locally made soaps, body scrubs, lip balms, and oils are growing in popularity, especially when marketed as chemical-free or organic.
✅ Accept orders online and receive M-Pesa payments before delivery.
6. Greeting Cards & Stationery
Design custom cards for birthdays, weddings, graduations, or events. These sell well around holiday seasons.
✅ Digital or physical delivery—get paid via M-Pesa before production.
7. Wall Art & Paintings
If you’re an artist, start selling your paintings, wall hangings, or prints of your work. Affordable art is in demand for home offices and rentals.
✅ Offer M-Pesa as the main payment option to attract trust and convenience.
8. Woven Baskets & Mats
These handcrafted pieces are ideal for local home use or international buyers via social media. Add personal touches or patterns for uniqueness.
✅ M-Pesa enables easy payment for both local and diaspora buyers (via M-Pesa Global).
9. Handmade Candles
Home fragrance products like scented candles or wax melts are perfect for gifting and home décor.
✅ Promote through influencer collabs and accept M-Pesa on delivery.
10. Resin Keychains & Jewelry
Trendy among youth, resin crafts like glittery keyholders or name necklaces are low-cost and fun to make.
✅ Offer “order-now-pay-via-M-Pesa” deals on TikTok or WhatsApp.
You don’t need a physical shop or fancy website to start a profitable craft business in Kenya. All you need is your creativity, your phone, and M-Pesa. From social media to craft fairs, being able to say “Lipa na M-Pesa” makes it easy for customers to trust you—and easier for you to grow.
