Yam

You pay less

Because you buy as a part of a group.

We make shopping more affordable in Nairobi and Western Kenya.

How it works

  • 1
    First things first
    You ask a group leader of your community (CBO), Chama, MFI or SACCO if you are connected to Yam
    If not, you share this website with a group leader, they reach out to us and we onboard your group
  • 2
    Meeting
    You find a Yam Community Leader at your group’s meeting
  • 3
    Amount
    Yam Community Leader shares with you how much can you buy with Yam
  • 4
    Products
    You select quality affordable products from the Yam product catalog
  • 5
    Advance
    You pay 20% of the products’ price
  • 6
    Delivery
    Yam delivers your purchases to one of your next group meetings
  • 7
    Repayment
    You pay off your purchases in up to 4 installments
  • 8
    Trust
    Your Yam limit increases and we invite you to buy more with Yam
Yam came through when we everyone was facing tough economic times and either had to cut their spending or forego some basic needs. Through Yam we have fed our families in a very affordable way. Thank you.

Where we deliver

Locations

  • Western Kenya

    • Busia
    • Homabay
    • Kakamega
    • Kisii
    • Kisumu
    • Migori
    • Siaya

  • Nairobi

    • Mathare

Is your neighborhood missing?

Let us know where you would like to use Yam!

If you leave us some contact information, we’ll let you know if we start delivering in your neighborhood Privacy policy

Suppliers

  • Bidco
  • Kitui Flour Millers
  • Mandela Millers
  • Menengai
  • Movit
  • Mukwano
  • Samsung East Africa
  • Softcare
  • Sony Sugar
  • Sun King
  • TVS Uganda
  • Unilever
  • Upfield
  • Wash & Wills Agriculture Machinery
  • Join Yam
We used to carry out monthly contributions for members to “glam” their homes but since Yam came, we are able to get quality products delivered at our group meetings and affordable prices thereby cutting costs and making some savings.
Join Yam as a Community Leader

Partners

  • Umoja Microfinance
  • Godel Logistics

Connect to Yam

Like all good things, connecting your community to Yam starts with a conversation. Where do we talk?