Kenya's Premier Logistics Partner
Affordable, reliable, technology-driven freight forwarding connecting Kenya to the world — and the world to Kenya. 25–35% below DHL and FedEx. Every shipment tracked in real time.
Our Services
From a 2kg parcel shipped by a Kenyan in London to a 20-foot container of coffee leaving Mombasa Port — Imara handles it all.
Transparent Pricing
All goods priced per kg regardless of commodity. No hidden fees. Fuel surcharge listed separately on every invoice. Rates effective 2026.
| Weight Band | DHL Express | FedEx Intl | Kenya Airways Cargo | IMARA RATE | Your Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 19kg | $40–45/kg | $47–52/kg | N/A | $175 flat min | Up to 30% less |
| 20 – 50 kg | $22/kg | $25/kg | $13/kg | $19.00/kg | Save 14% |
| 50 – 100 kg | $14/kg | $17/kg | $9/kg | $19.00/kg | Save 25% |
| 100 – 200 kg | $10/kg | $12/kg | $7/kg | $19.00/kg | Save 35%+ |
| 200 kg+ | $8/kg | $9.50/kg | $5.50/kg | $19.00/kg | Save 40%+ |
| Weight Band | DHL Express | FedEx Intl Priority | KQ Cargo | IMARA RATE | Your Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 19kg | $45–52/kg | $52–60/kg | N/A | $175 flat min | Up to 33% less |
| 20 – 50 kg | $25/kg | $28/kg | $15/kg | $22.00/kg | Save 12% |
| 50 – 100 kg | $16/kg | $19/kg | $11/kg | $22.00/kg | Save 27% |
| 100 – 200 kg | $12/kg | $14/kg | $8.50/kg | $22.00/kg | Save 37%+ |
| 200 kg+ | $9/kg | $11/kg | $6.50/kg | $22.00/kg | Save 42%+ |
| Weight Band | DHL Express | Aramex | KQ Cargo | IMARA RATE | Your Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 19kg | $30–35/kg | $28–32/kg | N/A | $175 flat min | Up to 30% less |
| 20 – 50 kg | $17/kg | $15/kg | $10/kg | $14.00/kg | Save 18% |
| 50 – 100 kg | $11/kg | $10/kg | $7/kg | $14.00/kg | Save 27% |
| 100 – 200 kg | $8/kg | $7.50/kg | $5.50/kg | $14.00/kg | Save 34%+ |
| 200 kg+ | $6/kg | $5.50/kg | $4.20/kg | $14.00/kg | Save 40%+ |
| Route | DHL Express | Aramex | IMARA RATE | Saving vs DHL | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE → Kenya (1–5 kg) | $16.00/kg | $13.00/kg | $9.50/kg | Save 41% | 1–2 days |
| USA → Kenya (1–5 kg) | $24.00/kg | — | $17.00/kg | Save 29% | 2–4 days |
| UK → Kenya (1–5 kg) | $19.00/kg | — | $13.50/kg | Save 29% | 1–3 days |
| UAE → Kenya (Sea LCL) | — | — | $100–130/CBM | 17–19% | 8–12 days |
| USA → Kenya (Sea LCL) | — | — | $155–185/CBM | 14–20% | 25–35 days |
| UK → Kenya (Sea LCL) | — | — | $138–168/CBM | 14–20% | 20–28 days |
| Service | G4S Rate | Fargo Rate | IMARA RATE | Saving vs G4S | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorbike: up to 5km | KSh 300 | KSh 280 | KSh 300 | Same price | 30–60 min |
| Motorbike: 5–15km | KSh 450 | KSh 420 | KSh 380 | Save 16% | 1–2 hrs |
| Motorbike: 15–30km | KSh 650 | KSh 600 | KSh 520 | Save 20% | 2–3 hrs |
| Van delivery: up to 20km | KSh 2,200 | KSh 2,000 | KSh 1,300 | Save 41% | 3–5 hrs |
| Nairobi → Mombasa (≤5kg) | KSh 580 | KSh 550 | KSh 490 | Save 16% | Next day |
| Nairobi → Kisumu (≤5kg) | KSh 504 | KSh 480 | KSh 450 | Save 11% | Next day |
| Nairobi → Eldoret (≤5kg) | KSh 456 | KSh 430 | KSh 420 | Save 8% | Next day |
The Imara App
Quote, book, track, and manage your shipments — international or domestic — from one platform. Coming 2026.
Diaspora Service
A package is more than logistics. It's a birthday gift, a school uniform, medication for mum, or a plate of your favourite spices. Imara makes it affordable to send — and reliable to arrive.
Why Choose Imara
We are not just cheaper. We are better — in the ways that actually matter to you.
Side by Side
| DHL Express | FedEx | Aramex | G4S/Fargo | IMARA GLOBAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs market | Most expensive | Very expensive | Moderate | Moderate | 25–35% below all |
| Real-time GPS tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| WhatsApp booking | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| M-Pesa payment | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free customs advisory | ✗ ($80–250 extra) | ✗ | ✗ | N/A | ✓ Included |
| Kenyan-owned brand | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Door-to-door Kenya | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swahili customer support | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial | ✓ |
| Integrated logistics app | DHL app only | FedEx app only | Aramex app | ✗ | ✓ All-in-one |
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