@Brian, I have been on the e-commerce industry in Kenya and I have all facts on my fingertips. Paypal is working closely with a bank in Kenya and by mid next year we might see something. For now, try other options.

David.

On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe@gmail.com> wrote:
You're right guys - so it looks like 2co is the best option.

Brian

On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:43 PM, Okechukwu <okechukwu@gmail.com> wrote:
@Brian, If you read the comments on the page, she goes on to say that
she tried it and cannot withdraw - seems like she never corrected the
post to reflect that you CANNOT withdraw the money

./Ok3ch

On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:33 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe@gmail.com> wrote:
> Actually it works - check this out :o)
>
> http://likechapaa.com/2010/07/how-to-use-paypal-in-kenya/
>
> Brian
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:30 PM, David Mugo <raidarmax@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> @Brian,
>>
>> That is not true. You can make payments but you cant receive on Kenyan
>> paypal.
>>
>> David.
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:28 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Paypal allows for Kenya. Also Google Checkout is another option.
>>>
>>> Brian
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:25 PM, David Mugo <raidarmax@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> @Brian,
>>>>
>>>> Paypal does not allow you to receive payment in most African countries,
>>>> including Rwanda and Kenya. So that is off the question. I have used
>>>> Moneybookers and its quite reliable only if you are targeting buyers in the
>>>> US/UK, they shy off it.
>>>>
>>>> A good option (Depending on what you are selling) is 2Checkout
>>>> (www.2co.com) which accepts most of the major payment options (Visa,
>>>> Mastercard, Paypal, Diners etc) and costs only $49 to setup and its very
>>>> easy to intergrate into any shopping system, infact, most of the industry
>>>> standard shopping carts already have the 2co module.
>>>>
>>>> I hope this s helpful info @gichingiri. Na umenitupa boss.
>>>>
>>>> David.
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Paypal (depending on which bank's debit/credit card  you use)
>>>>>
>>>>> I&M bank have an online merchant service so if your client has a
>>>>> Nairobi account with them, they can have the website/shopping cart fully
>>>>> connected.
>>>>>
>>>>> Brian
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Gichingiri Kuria
>>>>> <gmail@gichingiri.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>> I'm setting up a website that needs to receive online payments in
>>>>>> Rwanda.
>>>>>> The first option that comes to mind is Moneybookers. Has anyone on the
>>>>>> list used them?
>>>>>> Any other options to receive online payments in (East) Africa?
>>>>>> I'd really appreciate an option.
>>>>>>
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