Here are the key requirements for getting your profile approved on Balozy:

✅ Balozy Profile Approval Requirements

1. Clear Profile Picture

  • ✅Must show your face clearly (passport-style or HD selfie)
  • ✅No filters, sunglasses, or group photos
  • ✅Builds trust with clients instantly

2. Valid Kenyan ID or Passport

  • ✅Upload the side with your photo and details
  • ✅Helps verify your identity and protect clients
  • ✅Required for all verified pros

3. Active Phone Number & Email

  • ✅Must be reachable and match your profile
  • ✅Used for verification and client communication
  • ✅OTPs will be sent during setup and password resets

4. High-Quality Work Photos

  • ✅Upload at least 5 real photos of jobs you’ve done
  • ✅Show your tools, results, or setup
  • ✅No stock images or blurry shots

5. Descriptive ‘About You’ Bio

  • ✅Include your name or nickname (e.g. Fundi Mike from Gikambura)
  • ✅Mention your service area, years of experience, and what makes you unique
  • ✅Keep it friendly, confident, and Kenya-relevant

Example: “Hi! I’m Joy — a trusted Mama Fua based in Syokimau. I’ve been helping homes sparkle for 5+ years. I’m fast, respectful, and always on time. Book me for laundry, deep cleaning, or even moving-day help!”

6. Service Listings with Details

  • ✅Clearly describe each service you offer
  • ✅Mention tools, delivery timelines, and starting prices
  • ✅Be specific and honest—clients want clarity

7. County-Level Radius

  • ✅Don’t just pick your town—select your full county
  • ✅This expands your visibility and job reach
  • ✅Example: Nairobi County > Kilimani, Westlands, Embakasi, etc.

8. Verified Contact Info

  • ✅Confirm your phone and email during setup
  • ✅Unverified profiles won’t go live

9. Professionalism & Safety

  • ✅No slang, jokes, or vague bios
  • ✅Balozy enforces zero-tolerance safety and dignity standards
  • ✅Your profile must reflect seriousness and readiness to work

🚫 Common Reasons Profiles Get Rejected

  • ✅Blurry or missing profile photo
  • ✅No ID or fake documents
  • ✅Incomplete bio or service descriptions
  • ✅Town-only radius (limits job reach)
  • ✅Unverified phone/email
  • ✅No work photos or poor quality uploads