Listed by KRA as an eTIMS integrator

KRA eTIMS POS for Kenyan businesses

Sell, accept M-Pesa, manage stock and branches, and issue eTIMS-compliant invoices from one system.

One sale, followed throughSample data

Running

Illustrative sequence with sample figures, not a customer transaction.

OSCU and VSCU
AdvaPOS v1.1.0 on KRA's approved integrator list dated 26 Jan 2026.
500+ businesses
Running on the Advatech stack.
Web, desktop, mobile
One tenant, one stock and fiscal record.
24/7 support
From our Nairobi team.

What AdvaPOS connects to

  • Compliance: KRA eTIMSReal-time validation of sales and refunds
  • Compliance: Credit notesAdjustments kept with full history
  • Compliance: Reverse invoicingPurchase records when a supplier issues no ETR
  • Payments: M-PesaAdd-onSTK push, Paybill and Till Number
  • Payments: Airtel MoneyAdd-onAccepted at the till
  • Payments: Card and cashIn the same checkout flow
  • Hardware: Receipt printersThermal and Bluetooth
  • Hardware: Handheld terminalsCiontek handhelds
  • Hardware: Barcode scanningScan items at checkout

Three ways to run AdvaPOS

Web, desktop, and mobile

This site is your gateway. Sign in to the web app, download desktop for the till, or install mobile for the floor. One subscription, one data model, three experiences tuned to how your team works.

01Back office and HQ

Web app

Cloud dashboard in the browser

Run your entire backoffice from any modern browser. Branches, inventory, eTIMS, procurement, and executive reports live in one secure workspace your team can open from HQ or on the road.

  • No install required
  • Multi-branch HQ view
  • VSCU and eTIMS
  • Reverse invoicing
app.advamauzo.com
AdvaPOS Business Intelligence screen with total revenue, transactions, stock value and a period compliance report

02At the till

Desktop app

Windows and Mac POS

Native desktop performance for high-volume counters and back-office teams. Built for daily till work with offline resilience, thermal printers, and handheld terminals used across Kenyan retail.

  • Windows and macOS
  • Thermal and Bluetooth printers
  • Offline queue
  • Ciontek handhelds
Desktop app details
AdvaPOS
AdvaPOS New Sale screen with a product grid, customer details and order summary

03On the shop floor

Mobile app

Android and iOS

Sell on the shop floor, in the warehouse aisle, or at a pop-up. Mobile POS keeps working when connectivity drops, then syncs fiscal receipts and stock movements to web and desktop without duplicate entry.

  • Offline capable
  • M-Pesa STK push
  • Bluetooth printing
  • Field sales
Mobile app details
AdvaPOS mobile reports hub with sales, compliance summary and tax and KRA reports
AdvaPOS mobile inventory screen listing products with stock levels

Industries

Built for however you sell in Kenya

Vertical eTIMS & POS workflows tailored specifically for Kenyan retail, supermarket, pharmacy, hospitality, wholesale, and co-ops.

All Industries
Retail and wholesaleeTIMS & Variant Inventory

Boutiques, Clothing & Electronics

Barcode scanning, stock variant tracking, and instant eTIMS fiscalized receipts right at the counter.

Supermarkets and grocery< 3s Express Checkout

Supermarkets & Minimarkets

Fast checkout tills under 3 seconds per transaction with integrated weigh scales and multi-cashier management.

Pharmacy and chemist100% FEFO Batch & Expiry

Pharmacies & Chemists

Automatic FEFO batch tracking, prescription dosage logging, and automated expiry date alerts.

Bars and restaurantsKitchen Displays & Split Bills

Cafés, Bars & Restaurants

Send orders direct to Kitchen Display Systems, split bills in seconds, and track recipe stock consumption.

Hotels and lodgingRoom Folio & Outlet Link

Hotels & Lodgings

Seamless front-desk billing with room folio postings and multi-outlet end-of-day reconciliation.

Wholesale and distributionTiered Pricing & Credit

Wholesale & Distributors

Manage tiered bulk customer pricing, credit limits, and warehouse route dispatch with zero lag.

Cooperatives and SACCOsMember Ledgers & Audit Trails

SACCOs, Unions & Co-op Stores

Secure member account verification, patronage points tracking, and end-of-month dividend audit trails synced with your store inventory.

Running a multi-branch or mixed business? Talk to our Nairobi team.

Platform capabilities

Everything your retail operation needs

Modern POS terminal

Fast checkout with M-Pesa, card, and cash in one flow. Layouts tuned for retail, pharmacy, and hospitality counters.

Real-time eTIMS

KRA validation on every receipt without third-party middleware. Credit notes and adjustments stay in the same audit trail.

Centralized inventory

Stock levels update across stores and warehouses in real time. Transfers and adjustments carry approvals where you need control.

Business analytics

Sales trends, margins, and branch performance in one dashboard. Export-friendly views for finance and owners.

Customer CRM

Profiles, credit accounts, and loyalty programs that drive repeat business without a separate CRM subscription.

Stock transfers

Move inventory between branches with audit and approval trails. Depot and van sales stay tied to central stock.

Audit trail

Forensic logging of system actions to reduce shrinkage and fraud. Governance-friendly history for cooperatives and groups.

Enterprise security

Cloud hosting, daily backups, and role-based access controls. Staff see only the outlets and actions you assign.

KRA eTIMS

Compliance built in, not bolted on

AdvaPOS validates and fiscalizes transactions through native eTIMS integration. Your team does not juggle middleware boxes or manual uploads. Receipts, credit notes, and purchase documentation stay inside the same audit trail finance and KRA expect.

  • Real-time validation on sales and refunds
  • VSCU support for controlled environments
  • Credit notes and adjustments with history
  • Reverse invoicing for supplier gaps
KRA eTIMS certified
Introducing AdvaERP

Full ERP for Kenya.
15+ modules. One platform.

AdvaERP is a modular back-office ERP built for Kenyan businesses. General Ledger, Payroll, HR, Procurement, Inventory, CRM, and more. Buy only what you need.

  • eTIMS, M-Pesa, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF built in natively
  • Buy only the modules you need
  • Kenya-priced, not dollar-indexed SaaS
  • Connects to AdvaPOS via optional bridge module
Explore AdvaERP
General Ledger
Payroll
HR (Full HRIS)
Procurement
Inventory
CRM
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Manufacturing
Banking
Fixed Assets
Budgeting
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New · Reverse invoicing

Procurement and tax

Purchase tax records when suppliers do not issue ETRs

Record inbound purchases for KRA when suppliers do not issue ETRs, with purchase links and a full audit trail.

Document inbound purchases for KRA from your side when there is no supplier ETR to claim against. Issue the record, link it to purchases, and keep a signed audit trail alongside your eTIMS retail flow.

Talk to sales
  • Buyer-issued purchase documentation: records what you bought, not a sale to the supplier
  • Optional link to procurement for reconciliation
  • Draft, sign, and approve with document hash and full history
  • Same AdvaPOS identity, roles, and subscription you already trust

Available on the AdvaPOS cloud API for tenants with procurement access. For retailers that buy stock under formal tax regimes and need one system of record.

Customer stories

Trusted by growing businesses

From our first migration, onboarding was efficient and smooth. AdvaTech support stayed available through go-live.

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David E. Spark

Delin Capital Asset Management

First-class service at a fair price. Fast responses, a clear interface, and patient help on the smallest issues.

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Bulzari A. Hasheem

Cargostore International Ltd

AdvaPOS transformed our retail operations. Fiscal receipts and multi-location analytics give us full visibility.

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Grace M. Wanjiku

Nairobi Retail Chain

FAQ

Common questions

Quick answers about apps, eTIMS, industries, and pricing. Need more detail? Contact our team or build a quote online.

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KRA eTIMS certified
99.9% uptime SLA
Dedicated onboarding
Nairobi support