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Toy Shops and Kenyan Handmade Toy Makers

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  1. Selected businesses
  2. Check the product, not just the photograph
  3. Sources and useful links

These businesses publish toy catalogues or toy-making information on their own websites. Retailing imported toys and manufacturing toys are different activities; only the maker identified below is described as making toys in Kenya.

Selected businesses

Business Published offering Website
Toyworld Branded toys, games and other children’s play products Official shop
Toyzoona Infant toys, educational toys, games, puzzles, dolls and other play products Official catalogue and information
Funzone Toys Ventures Toys, games and learning/play products Official shop
Toys Haven 254 Toys including puzzles, play sets and children’s products Official catalogue
Bambuzi Toys Designs and sells toys it describes as handcrafted in Kenya by local artisans Official maker’s website

This is a selected directory, not a ranking or a claim that every product is currently available. Use each business’s current contact page to confirm premises before travelling.

Check the product, not just the photograph

Ask about the intended age range, small parts, batteries, materials, instructions and any supervision requirements. Confirm the exact model, included pieces and total delivered price. For a gift, check the return or exchange terms before purchase.

A handmade or educational label alone does not prove that a particular toy suits every child. Choose according to the individual product’s information and the child’s needs.

Tip: Keep the packaging, instructions and receipt. Confirm stock directly if you need an item for a particular date.

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