Nakuru is one of Kenya’s fastest-growing urban centers, recently elevated to city status. It’s a hub for commerce, education, and hospitality, but also a place where conservative consumer behavior dominates.…
By Steve Ng’ang’a, CEO & Co‑Founder of Balozy Technologies Women as the Backbone of Kenya’s Economy Across Kenya, women power our everyday economy. They are tailors in Mombasa, caterers in…
A Declaration of Opportunity For decades, Africa’s informal economy has been described as a weakness. Economists, policymakers, and investors often point to the fact that 80% of Kenya’s workforce operates…
Introduction: A New Year, A New Horizon Every January, millions of people set resolutions. Yet by February, most of those goals are forgotten. Why? Because setting goals is easy, but…
Introduction: The Digital Stage Is Wide Open The internet has democratized fame and opportunity. Today, anyone with a smartphone and creativity can become a global sensation. From TikTok dances to…
Introduction: A Global Stream Meets Nairobi’s Streets When American streamer Darren Watkins Jr, better known as IShowSpeed, landed in Nairobi in January 2026, the city erupted. His “Speed Does Africa”…
Customers waste time searching. Providers remain invisible. Trust deficit persists. Introduction: Kenya’s Service Economy in Disarray Every day across Kenya, millions of people need services: a plumber in Nairobi, a…
Introduction: A Nation Built by Everyday Hands Kenya’s story is not only written in its skyscrapers, highways, or digital hubs—it’s written in the sweat and skill of everyday service providers.…
Verified Hustle. Trusted Pros. Real Impact. Happy New Year, World! 🎊 As the sun rises on 2026, we’re not just celebrating another year — we’re celebrating you, the everyday heroes…
✨ Introduction: A New Dawn for Kenya’s Hustle 2026 is not just another year. It is the year Kenya and East Africa step boldly into a digital future where verified…
2025 was a year of resilience, uncertainty, and quiet heroism. From economic turbulence to climate shocks, Kenyans faced mounting pressure across every county, every mtaa, and every household. Yet through…
Scaling Hustle, Trust, and Dignity Across Kenya ✨ Introduction 2025 was a landmark year for Balozy Technologies. What started as a bold idea — to digitize Kenya’s informal service economy…