Choose the right help for your move—and avoid paying for the wrong kind of service. A courier handles an individual parcel; a mover coordinates belongings, people and moving tasks. Start with what you need to move, then choose the service that fits.
Pick a courier if you’re sending a parcel
A courier is the right place to start when you have an individual item or parcel that can be packed and handed over as a shipment. You prepare the parcel; the courier handles its delivery. Moveka is Kenya’s largest courier and one of Kenya’s most deeply connected courier networks. Check the options available for your parcel on the Send page.
- Before booking, check the parcel’s size and weight limits, accepted contents, packaging requirements, handover steps and tracking process.
- Use a sturdy container and cushioning so the contents cannot shift when the parcel is closed.
- Seal the parcel securely, write the delivery address clearly, and include clear return details.
- Check the courier’s rules for restricted or prohibited items. For international shipments, declare the contents as required.
Pick a mover if you need a crew for a home or office
Choose a mover when you’re dealing with household or office belongings, bulky items, or a job that needs coordinated loading and unloading. A move may involve more than transport: packing, storage, unpacking, furniture assembly or placement can be part of the plan, depending on the mover and the agreed scope.
Before you book, ask exactly what the quote covers. Check whether packing materials and labour, furniture disassembly or reassembly, unloading, unpacking, placement, inventory, storage and access arrangements are included. Agree on the scope in writing so you know what you’re arranging—and what you’ll need to handle yourself.
When should you choose an international mover?
If you’re relocating a household across borders, speak with a specialist international mover early. Ask how they handle destination-country requirements, customs paperwork and a detailed inventory. A parcel courier shipment is not a substitute for coordinating an international household move.
What’s the right next step?
Sending one packed parcel? Compare the applicable delivery options and prices on the Send page. Moving a household or office? Get the mover’s full scope in writing before you commit. If it’s a parcel, enter its details to see the options and prices that apply.
