Best Website to Post Ads in Kenya 2026 | KenyaAdverts…
Every Kenyan business owner, event organiser and political aspirant asks the same question before going online: which website should I use to post my ad?…
Every Kenyan business owner, event organiser and political aspirant asks the same question before going online: which website should I use to post my ad?
You have options. Jiji is the biggest name. PigiaMe is well-known. OLX Kenya rebranded to Jiji years ago. Locanto exists. Globalfreeads exists. Dealkenya exists. And then there is
KenyaAdverts
— a platform built specifically for Kenyan advertisers who need more than a basic classified listing.
This article breaks down the honest comparison so you can decide where to put your money and your visibility.
The platforms Kenyans use to post ads
Jiji.co.ke
— The largest general classifieds platform in Kenya, strong on vehicles, phones, electronics and property. High traffic. Paid promotion model pushes free listings quickly down the feed.
PigiaMe.co.ke
— Another classifieds marketplace covering jobs, property, vehicles and services. Decent reach, UI that works on mobile.
Globalfreeads.com/ke
— Free classifieds with a basic interface. Listings expire after 7–60 days depending on plan.
Dealkenya.com
— A newer classifieds site with over 1.8 million listings. Low barrier to entry, no specialist features.
KenyaAdverts.com
— A Kenyan-built platform that goes beyond classifieds. It supports banner advertising, event listings, political campaign banners, business promotions, M-Pesa payments and coverage across all 47 counties.
Head-to-head: KenyaAdverts vs the competition
1. Banner advertising
Most Kenyan classified sites let you post a text listing with photos. That is it.
KenyaAdverts offers
digital banners
— visual, shareable ad pages that work like a mini landing page for your business, event or campaign. Each banner has its own URL, meta tags, OG image and is indexed by Google. You can share a banner link directly on WhatsApp, Facebook or SMS.
2. Political campaign banners
With the 2027 elections approaching, political advertising online is a growing need. KenyaAdverts has a dedicated politician/campaign banner category. An aspirant can post a political campaign banner that is visible to all 47 counties, shareable on WhatsApp and indexed on Google — for KSh 2,000.
The banner can be boosted for as little as KSh 500 to push it to the top of the category.
3. Event listings
Jiji does not have an event listing category. PigiaMe does not either. KenyaAdverts has a dedicated events section for fundraisers, expos, concerts and community events.
4. All 47 counties — not just Nairobi
KenyaAdverts is designed for all 47 counties from the start. National coverage by design, not as an afterthought.
5. Free first banner
KenyaAdverts gives every user their first banner for free — a real, publicly visible, Google-indexed banner.
6. M-Pesa integration
KenyaAdverts uses M-Pesa STK push for all paid transactions. No card required.
7. Banner boosting from KSh 500
Boost your banner for as little as KSh 500 for genuine top placement in your category.
Comparison table
Feature
KenyaAdverts
Jiji
PigiaMe
Globalfreeads
Free first listing
Yes (banner)
Yes (fades fast)
Limited
Yes
Banner/campaign ad format
Yes
No
No
No
Political campaign category
Yes
No
No
No
Event listings
Yes
No
No
No
All 47 counties coverage
Yes
Partial
Partial
Yes
M-Pesa STK push payment
Yes
No
No
No
Google-indexed listing URLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Partial
Boost from KSh 500
Yes
Higher rates
No
No
Mobile-first design
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Who should use KenyaAdverts
Small businesses that want a free banner to test online advertising.
Political aspirants preparing for the 2027 elections.
Event organisers who need a dedicated listing with date, venue and contact.
NGOs and community organisations that want visibility without a large budget.
Anyone who pays with M-Pesa.
How to post your ad on KenyaAdverts
Go to kenyaadverts.com and create a free account.
Click
Post Banner
or
Post Ad
.
Fill in your title, description, category, county and upload an image.
Your first banner publishes free. Paid banners trigger an M-Pesa STK push.
Share your banner link on WhatsApp, Facebook or SMS.
Final verdict
Jiji is good for second-hand goods. PigiaMe works for property and jobs. But if you are a Kenyan business, political aspirant, event organiser or community group that needs a proper digital presence — with a shareable banner, M-Pesa payments and national reach —
KenyaAdverts
is the better choice.
It was built for Kenya, it pays via M-Pesa, it covers all 47 counties, and your first banner is free.
Post your banner on KenyaAdverts today →