Mitumba Chap Chap Bales Kenya

09/02/2026

5 Minutes with Wambere

“Hey Grace, I want to venture into the mitumba business but I don’t know where to start. Please advise.”

My dear ones, this is a question I get almost daily, so let me try to answer it honestly.

When it comes to mitumba business, the first thing you must do is research.

What do I mean by research?

Let’s say you want to sell chiffon tops in an open-air market like Gikomba. You must first find out:
- How much chiffon tops are selling at retail
- How much they are selling at wholesale
This helps you set the right price—not too high, not too low.

👉 By the way, never think charging lower than your neighbours will automatically give you more customers. Psychologically, it actually makes buyers suspicious ☺️☺️
Always aim for an average market price.

Once you know the selling price, you’ll automatically know which bale to buy—whether crème, Grade 1, or Grade 2.
For example:
If tops are selling at 150–350, you’re safe going for a Grade 1 chiffon tops bale (around 15k).
If tops are selling at 50–100, tafadhali settle for a bale of 10k and below.

Most people huchomeka not because the bale is bad, but because the market itself rejects the product.

If you’re planning to sell online, piga roundi Instagram and Facebook. See how others are pricing their items before you commit.

🚫 You can’t buy a bale, receive it, then start asking:
“Grace, nafaa kuuza how much?”
These are calculations you should estimate before buying the bale.

Another important thing, don’t rush into this business just because you’ve seen someone doing well.
Jiite kamkutano and ask yourself:
1. Can I handle making losses?
2. Can I handle days with zero sales?
3. Can I handle rude clients?
4. Am I ready to think outside the box?
5.
Lastly, a bitter truth for everyone in business:
If you want your business to be blessed, wacha wivu.

Usione jirani yako akiuza ukasikitika juu haujauza. Clean your conscience. Furahia mwenzako akiuza ukijua wako ako njiani.
You’ll notice in markets and vibandas, when one person steps out, the neighbour sells for them. That’s the power of a good heart.

For more lessons on the mitumba business, watch the videos I’ve compiled on YouTube and subscribe 👇🏽

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSheJ9bwR_ZW8Fbn4LKPNzw�
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07/02/2026

18/01/2026

CHIFFON TOPS BALE

✅ Origin China
✅ Grade 1
✅ 15,000/=
✅ Available

0722861191

18/01/2026

*Available Handpicked packages*

1. Children medium 50 pieces
2. Open sweaters 20 pieces
3. Canada mixed dress 25 pcs
4. Canada pure bras 60 pcs @4,500/=
5. Ladies t-shirt mixed with Tank tops 100 pcs 3k
6. Mixed tops 62 pcs @1,800/=

Karibuni!

Paybill:- 247247
Account no. 0766228885

(Mitumba Chap Chap)

18/01/2026

Samples from Canada Polo Dresses Bale Grade 1
Now 15k from 17k

Approximately 140 pieces

0722861191

12/01/2026

Now let's talk about this special category of buyers
College & university students 🙌🏽🙌🏽 🫡🫡
If you are a seller to the above here is a something that might help .....

Understand them
Remember hawa hawana pesa mob or rather Kuna wenye hawana kabisa 😀 but still want to look 'sophisticated' and 'trendy' for less 🤑🤑🤑 so obviously your sence of fashion as a seller must be top notch 😂 lazima ukue up-to-date na fashion and if you are the reserved type this is clearly not your path😂😂 they don't care ☺️ .

Kumbuka most of them are funded by their side hustles, helb , parents na pia "wafadhili" 🤣 so get them things that match their pockets .
Students are choosey na Wanaeza pima kila kitu kwa duka🤣🤣 usichoke they can turn your shop right left and centre have the patience .

Seasons
~ students are either in school, holiday or attachment ,their dressing code is influenced by the season they are in.....
_ selling to them means having everything that works well in their season hawa nguo za class sio za weekends,za kukaa home sio za kwenda attachment etc ....they are frequent shoppers as long as you got *taste*
They live online so kule Instagram na Facebook play like you

Think 💬 out of the box
For instance there is no bale that has crop tops , you invent, there is no bale for ragged pants you invent ....Bras and panties don't come matched you play with colours 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

From experience selling to students at my k.u shop here is a list of things that might work well with them.

~ china fancy blazers
~ Hooded t-shirts
~Denim Jackets
~printed men t-shirt
~creme rubber shoe's
~jumpsuits and pallazo
~hoods
~Collage jackets
~denim skirts
~short fancy dresses
~skinny jeans
~sports wears
~ ladies tshirts
~sweat pants
~Rompers
~ lace sweaters
~ Hawaii pants
~ mixed shorts and much more

10/01/2026

Do you know what a crop top is?

10/01/2026

Training Note for Employers & Team Leaders

Giving employees too much pressure does not increase productivity it reduces it.

When pressure turns into fear, employees stop thinking creatively, make more mistakes, and lose motivation. What looks like “laziness” is often burnout.

Productivity grows where there is clarity, support, and respect. Set clear targets, offer guidance, and correct mistakes without humiliation.

Remember: pressure may force results today, but support builds results that last

Nikimalizia, Employees don't take your employers kindness for weakness. Some of you do take advantage

Nice weekend

09/01/2026

One package of mixed tops remaining

30/12/2025

Samples of ladies t-shirts and tank-tops
Bale

30/12/2025

A bargain is simply an understanding between two people on the cost of goods or services.
And by the way, you can bargain without hurting someone else’s feelings.

Now, having been in the mitumba business for some years, and I’m sure many of you can relate some bargains are more of a threat than a negotiation 😂
The most famous one?
“Gikomba ni cheaper.”

Imagine opening your bale, then a client looks at your stock and says,
“Hizi zinakaa fagia, labda uniuzie 50 bob.”
My dear, take a deep breath before calling your supplier to rant.
That person is just bargaining and chances are, they’ll resell it at 400 bob.

If you’re a first-timer planning to open a bale, trust me on this:
Don’t open your first one in an open-air market, and definitely not surrounded by people you know. Do it alone.

Otherwise, my dear, nakuambia you’ll be laughed at, stuff your clothes back into the gunia, and go home discouraged.

Remember, the veterans you meet in that market are also in business and afraid of competition. So discouraging you is part of the game.

I was operating from a kibanda in Gikomba back in 2016, so I can confirm this firsthand. I’ve also seen many clients go through the same experience.
At the end of the day, if you’re getting into any business, it has to come from your heart.
That way, no matter what you’re told, you’ll stand your ground and do your thing.

If it’s not from your heart, you won’t withstand the challenges that come with business.

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29/12/2025

Usiangalie sure ya dummy, focus kwa hizo hoodies
Bale ni 8k offer inaisha 31st. Few remaining