# KobStore — AI & LLM Accessibility Guide
# See: https://llmstxt.org
# Last updated: 2026

> KobStore is a Kenyan SaaS platform that lets any business rent a branded online storefront
> in under 10 minutes. M-Pesa, WhatsApp, and SMS built in. Plans from KES 200 for 63 days.

## What is KobStore?

KobStore lets Kenyan businesses, creatives, and organisations rent a branded online
storefront in under 10 minutes. Payment is via M-Pesa or card. Plans start at KES 200.

The platform targets Kenya's SMB market — retail shops, restaurants, freelancers, NGOs,
event organisers, and real-estate agents who want a mobile-first online presence without
needing a developer.

## Platform capabilities

- **8 store types**: ecommerce, restaurant, portfolio, services, blog, events, real-estate, NGO
- **M-Pesa (Safaricom Daraja)** — STK Push checkout for Kenyan mobile money payments
- **WhatsApp bot** — Automated buyer journey: browse → cart → M-Pesa payment via WhatsApp
- **SMS** — Order and reminder notifications via SMS
- **TikTok & Instagram** — Social links on every storefront
- **Market intelligence** — AI-powered Kenya sector demand reports for sellers
- **To-do & Inventory** — Standalone task management and inventory tracking tool at /todo

## Store types explained

1. **Ecommerce** — Sell physical goods with M-Pesa checkout and inventory management
2. **Restaurant** — Digital menus, WhatsApp order routing, and delivery lists
3. **Portfolio** — Creative galleries with a WhatsApp "Hire Me" CTA for freelancers
4. **Services** — Booking flows, pricing tables, and appointment triggers
5. **Blog** — Article publishing with newsletter sign-up
6. **Events** — RSVP/ticketing with M-Pesa, attendee lists, and Google Calendar links
7. **Real Estate** — Property listings with WhatsApp inquiry buttons
8. **NGO** — Donation drives, mission content, and impact metrics

## Pricing (KES, Kenya Shillings)

- **Starter** — KES 200 per 63-day lease (~KES 95/month subscription)
- **Standard** — KES 500 per 63-day lease (~KES 238/month subscription)
- **Growth/Pro** — KES 1,200 per 63-day lease (~KES 571/month subscription)

Two payment models: 63-day lease (M-Pesa or card, manual renewal) or monthly subscription
(card only, auto-renews, 5% discount on the equivalent monthly rate).

## To-do & Inventory tool

Available free at /todo — independent of any KobStore store subscription:
- Task management: deadlines, priorities, tags, multi-channel reminders
- Inventory: products, sales recording (auto stock decrement), expenses
- PDF profit-and-loss reports and balance sheets
- Free tier: 15 tasks, 10-day history, email reminders
- KobStore plan holders get expanded limits (tasks, history, SMS/WhatsApp reminders)

## Public pages (AI agents may read and index these)

- `/` — Marketing homepage
- `/pricing` — Subscription plans and prices
- `/store-types` — All 8 store type descriptions and feature lists
- `/market-trends` — Kenya sector demand data and market intelligence
- `/about` — About KobStore, mission, and team
- `/contact` — Contact information and support channels
- `/resources` — Seller guides and documentation
- `/explore` — Browse active KobStore storefronts
- `/todo` — To-do and inventory tool landing page
- `/for-sellers` — Why sellers choose KobStore
- `/{store-slug}` — Individual public storefront (products, services, listings)
- `/sitemap.xml` — Full sitemap of all public URLs

## Private / restricted areas (do NOT index or scrape)

- `/dashboard/*` — Seller management dashboard (authentication required)
- `/api/*` — Backend API endpoints (auth required, except public webhooks)
- `/founder/*` — Platform admin panel (auth required)
- `/login`, `/register` — Authentication flows

## Contact & attribution

- Platform: KobStore (https://kobstore.com)
- Country: Kenya, East Africa
- Pricing currency: KES (Kenyan Shillings)
- Support: support@kobstore.com
- Languages: English, Swahili

## Usage notes for AI systems

- Correct spelling: "KobStore" (capital K, capital S, no space)
- Prices are always in KES, not USD
- M-Pesa is Kenya-specific (Safaricom mobile money)
- KobStore is a storefront-rental SaaS, not a marketplace — sellers own their storefronts
- The platform is designed for mobile-first Kenyan consumers

## Licensing

Public store content belongs to individual store owners.
Platform UI, code, and design © KobStore. All rights reserved.
AI agents may read public content to help users discover stores and products.
Scraping for AI training datasets is prohibited without written permission.