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42%
YoY GMV growth Q1 2026
2.3×
Conversion lift from verified badge
64%
Orders fulfilled by platform delivery
67%
Gen Z purchases start on social
The State of Social Commerce in East Africa — Q1 2026
Social commerce in East Africa grew 42% year-on-year in Q1 2026, driven by mobile-first shopping behaviours, M-Pesa integration, and the expansion of platform-native delivery networks. This report covers market size, category breakdowns, and the three trends shaping the next 12 months.
- 42% YoY growth in platform GMV across East Africa
- Food and F&B accounts for 38% of all orders
- Delivery-native orders now 64% of all transactions
42% YoY growth in platform GMV across East Africa
Food and F&B accounts for 38% of all orders
Delivery-native orders now 64% of all transactions
Brand Campaign Performance Benchmarks — 2026
Average CTRs, conversion rates, and ROAS across Vyete campaign types. Broken down by industry, audience segment, and geo-target.
Gen Z Shopping Behaviour: What the Data Says
67% of Gen Z purchases in our markets start on a social platform. This report maps the journey from content discovery to checkout across Vyete.
Last-Mile Delivery in Urban Africa: The Opportunity
Boda boda fleets and van operators are becoming digital infrastructure. How platform-native delivery is changing the economics of urban commerce.
How Three Nairobi Brands Doubled Revenue on Vyete
First-person accounts from the founders of Halley Studios, Okan Apparel, and Nomad Coffee — what worked, what failed, and what they would do differently.
The Trust Signal Effect: Verified Badges and Conversion
Shops with at least one verified brand badge convert at 2.3× the rate of unverified shops. Here is the data behind the badge.
Events as Commerce: Why Live Moments Drive the Most Sales
Events on Vyete generate 4× the post-event shop traffic of standard brand posts. The psychology of shared experiences and purchase intent.
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