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01. Checks that work for any buyer02. What you can check about Qyvea03. Red flags in any buyer04. Protect yourself05. A five-minute due diligence routine06. Start small and keep evidence07. Warning signs that apply to every buyer08. Talk to the company09. A typical scenario10. Common mistakes11. Quick checklist12. Frequently asked questions
Check the company name and location, read the written terms, confirm how and when you are paid, and start with a small order. Qyvea Limited is based in Westlands, Nairobi, publishes Vendor Terms and pays after goods are received and checked.
Key takeaways
- Always verify a buyer before supplying.
- Read the written terms and payment method.
- Start small, then grow.
01Checks that work for any buyer
- Confirm the company name and physical address.
- Look for a real website with contact details and written terms.
- Call the number and visit if you can.
- Ask how and when you will be paid, in writing.
- Start with a small order.
02What you can check about Qyvea
- Qyvea Limited is in Westlands, Nairobi.
- The public Vendor Terms are on the site.
- The Sell on Qyvea page explains the steps and returns rules.
- You choose M-Pesa, Till, Paybill or bank for payouts.
03Red flags in any buyer
- Asks you to pay a fee to get orders.
- Refuses to put terms in writing.
- Pushes you to deliver before confirming the order.
- Has no verifiable address or contact.
04Protect yourself
Keep records of every delivery and message. Use your dashboard statements. See reconciling statements.
05A five-minute due diligence routine
- Search the company name and read what is public.
- Open the website and find the contact page, terms and privacy policy.
- Call or message the listed contact and see how they respond.
- Read the Vendor Terms carefully, including returns and payment.
- Ask a question in writing and keep the reply.
Do this for every new buyer, not only Qyvea. It takes minutes and protects you from the buyers who rely on suppliers not checking.
06Start small and keep evidence
The safest way to build trust is a small first order. Deliver exactly what was agreed, keep delivery proof, check your statement and confirm the payout arrives. If everything matches, increase your volume gradually. If anything does not match, you have lost little and learned a lot.
07Warning signs that apply to every buyer
- Pressure to deliver before terms are agreed.
- Reluctance to put anything in writing.
- A request that you pay to be listed or to receive orders.
- Constantly changing payment promises.
- No way to contact a real person.
If you see any of these, stop and ask questions. Creating a Qyvea vendor account is free, which is itself a useful test: a platform that charges a joining fee before you have earned anything deserves extra scrutiny.
08Talk to the company
Nothing beats a conversation. Message or call Qyvea on +254 113 301 244 and ask your questions: how orders are allocated, how returns work, how payouts are made and how long they take. Note the answers. Compare them with the Vendor Terms. Consistent answers are a good sign; vague or contradictory ones are not.
09A typical scenario
A cautious supplier checks the company details, reads the Vendor Terms, then lists three products and delivers a small first order before listing the full range.
Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.
10Common mistakes
- Skipping written terms.
- Delivering large quantities with no history.
- Not keeping delivery records.
11Quick checklist
- Verify the address.
- Read the terms.
- Confirm payout method.
- Start small.
12Frequently asked questions
Does Qyvea charge to join?
No. Creating a vendor account is free.
Where do I read the terms?
On the Vendor Terms page of the website.
What if I have a payment problem?
Use the order chat and contact Qyvea. Keep your statements.
Should I deliver a big first order?
Start small with any new buyer and build up.
This guide describes how supplying through Qyvea works at the time of writing. The Vendor Terms and the Sell on Qyvea page are the final word on fees, returns and payment. Examples marked illustrative are not real vendors or earnings.
