How AgriVesta works
Three clear paths to trading safely on Kenya's most trusted agricultural marketplace — built around Purchase Requests, secure escrow payments and the Purchase Tracker.
The AgriVesta transaction journey
Every purchase follows the same protected path, so both buyer and seller always know what happens next.
- 1Buyer discovers products on the marketplace.
- 2Buyer submits a Purchase Request.
- 3Seller reviews the request.
- 4Seller accepts or rejects it.
- 5If accepted, the buyer proceeds to secure payment.
- 6Payment is processed securely through the marketplace.
- 7Buyer and seller contact information becomes available.
- 8Seller prepares the purchase.
- 9Seller dispatches the purchase.
- 10Buyer follows progress in the Purchase Tracker.
- 11Buyer confirms delivery.
- 12Escrow releases the funds to the seller.
- 13Transaction completed.
AgriVesta protects both sides by making sure payment is only released once the agreed transaction process has been completed.
For farmers & sellers
Create an account
Sign up in under a minute with your email and M-Pesa number. Choose the farmer role.
Verify your identity
Upload an ID and a photo of your farm or business. A verified badge unlocks buyer trust.
Post a listing
Add clear photos, describe your produce, set your price per unit and your county.
Review Purchase Requests
Buyers send you a Purchase Request instead of paying straight away. Accept or reject it from your dashboard.
Prepare & dispatch
Once the buyer has paid, contact details unlock. Prepare the purchase and mark it as dispatched.
Get paid
When the buyer confirms delivery, escrow releases the funds to your M-Pesa minus the 7.5% marketplace fee.
For buyers (B2B & B2C)
Sign up as a buyer
Whether you're a household, restaurant, hotel or wholesaler — one account works for all.
Discover or post an RFQ
Browse verified listings — nearby ones first if you allow location — or post a Request For Quotation.
Send a Purchase Request
Tell the seller what you need. Nothing is charged until the seller accepts your request.
Pay securely with M-Pesa
After acceptance, confirm the M-Pesa prompt. Your payment is held in escrow and contact details unlock.
Track your purchase
Follow preparation, dispatch and delivery in the Purchase Tracker until the goods reach you.
Confirm, rate or dispute
Confirm delivery to release escrow and leave a review. Not satisfied? Raise a dispute and our team reviews the evidence.
For equipment hirers
Find equipment nearby
Filter the marketplace by 'Equipment for hire only' and your county to find tractors, ploughs, harvesters and more.
Send a Purchase Request
State the dates you need. The owner reviews availability and accepts or rejects the request.
Pay securely
Once accepted, pay through the marketplace. Funds are held in escrow so the owner reserves your dates.
Use the equipment
The owner or operator delivers to your farm on the agreed date. Complete the work as planned.
Confirm completion
Once the work is done to your satisfaction, confirm delivery to release escrow and rate the equipment owner.
Why Buyer Protection makes AgriVesta safe
Purchase Tracker
Buyers and sellers can follow every important stage of a transaction in one place, so nobody has to guess what is happening.
- Purchase progress
- Payment status
- Dispatch status
- Activity history
- Dispute status, where applicable
Nearby product discovery
Buyers who choose to share their location can find products closer to them and cut down on transport costs.
- Only approximate distances are displayed, such as "about 2 km away" or a town like Rongo or Kisumu
- Exact seller locations always remain private
- Sharing your location is optional — AgriVesta works fully without it