Recently, while assisting with verification of local suppliers in Nairobi, we found that the office addresses published on company websites, social media, or business materials are not necessarily their current actual operating locations.
During on-site verification, common situations include: the company has moved but the online address has not been updated; the registered address is only a co-working space or an agent's registered address; warehouse, office, and actual operating locations are separate; some suppliers can only confirm their location by phone, and public map information is incomplete.
For cross-border buyers, judging a supplier's authenticity solely based on a website address or map information is not reliable. A more secure approach is to cross-verify using corporate registration documents, phone confirmation, on-site photos, door number/signage information, and actual business activities.
For large-value purchases or first-time collaborations, it is recommended to complete a basic local on-site verification before making payment.Translated
August 29, 2026Sign In