What is your business
worth?

Kenyan businesses are valued using a combination of internationally recognised methods: the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach, which projects and discounts future earnings to present value; market comparables, which benchmarks the business against similar transactions in Kenya and the region; and the asset-based approach, which calculates the net value of all business assets less liabilities. Professional valuations use IVSC-aligned standards, and the mix of methods applied depends on the specific business type, available financial data, and valuation purpose.

Your business's value depends on a range of factors including annual revenue and profit history, the quality and completeness of your financial records, how dependent the business is on your personal involvement, the strength and diversity of your customer base, the quality of your premises lease, your asset base, the transferability of your licences and relationships, and broader market conditions in your industry. A professional valuation quantifies each of these factors and produces a documented, defensible opinion of value rather than a guess.

BuyBiashara's valuations range from KES 50,000 to KES 250,000 depending on the size and complexity of the business. The process begins with a KES 15,000 commitment deposit, which is credited against the total fee. Your analyst confirms the full fee on the initial discovery call. 70% of the deposit is refundable if you decide not to proceed after the discovery call.

You are not legally required to obtain a valuation to sell a business in Kenya. However, a professional valuation significantly strengthens your position as a seller. It justifies your asking price with documented evidence, reduces buyer scepticism, accelerates negotiations, and typically results in better offers. On BuyBiashara's platform, businesses with a certified valuation receive a Valued badge, distinguishing them from unvalued listings and increasing buyer confidence.

The assessment itself takes 3 to 5 business days once all required financial and operational information has been received. The total timeline from initial engagement to receiving your report, including the discovery call and information gathering, is typically one to two weeks, depending on how quickly information is provided.

Yes. All information disclosed in connection with your valuation is held under a strict mutual non-disclosure agreement signed before the process begins. BuyBiashara's analysts are bound by confidentiality obligations, and your business's financial details are never shared with buyers, third parties, or used for any purpose other than the valuation itself, without your written consent.

The BuyBiashara valuation report is a certified PDF document covering: an overview of the business assessed, the valuation methodology applied and the rationale for its selection, the financial analysis conducted, the market comparables considered, a documented opinion of value with a defined range, and the analyst's professional credentials. The report is designed to be presented to banks, investors, buyers, and legal advisors.

Absolutely. Many business owners commission a valuation specifically to understand what is holding their value back and what they can do to improve it before coming to market. Our analysts identify the specific factors limiting your valuation and advise on steps that may increase your business's value over time, making the report as much a strategic planning tool as a sale preparation exercise.