Balozy 2026 Archives

Eric Omondi’s Journey: Walking to Mombasa for Love, Hope, and Change

By Balozy Team February 10, 2026AIForAfrica, Balozy 2026, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

Introduction Eric Omondi, Kenya’s celebrated comedian and activist, has once again captured the nation’s attention—not with jokes or skits, but with a bold act of resilience and philanthropy. In February…

The Top 5 Skills Kenyans Are Hiring for in 2026

By Steve Nganga February 10, 2026AIForAfrica, Balozy 2026, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

Kenya’s job market is evolving rapidly. By 2026, the country is experiencing a digital and economic transformation driven by technology, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. According to recent reports, Kenya’s digital economy…

📰 From WhatsApp Chats to Verified Bookings — Balozy Reinvents Trust

By Balozy Team January 22, 2026Balozy 2026, Balozy Insights, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

Machakos, Kenya — January 2026 Introduction: Trust in Transition For years, Kenyans relied on WhatsApp groups, neighborhood referrals, and word‑of‑mouth to find reliable service providers. Whether it was a plumber…

Why Reputation Matters: How Balozy App Sustains Growth in Nakuru

By Balozy Team January 20, 2026AIForAfrica, Balozy 2026, Balozy Insights, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

🌍 Introduction: Reputation as the Cornerstone of Growth In Nakuru, Kenya’s newest city, reputation is everything. Elevated to city status in 2021, Nakuru has quickly become a hub for commerce,…

🌍 Digitizing Dignity: How Balozy Is Helping Women Across Kenya & Africa

By Balozy Team January 13, 2026Balozy 2026, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

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…

🚀 Africa’s Informal Economy Is Not Broken — It’s Waiting to Be Digitized

By Balozy Team January 13, 2026Balozy 2026, Balozy Insights, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

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…

🎯 How to Set and Achieve Your Goals in 2026

By Balozy Team January 13, 2026Balozy 2026, Balozy Insights, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

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…

🚀 IShowSpeed in Kenya: What His Sensation Means for Africa’s Digital Future and Balozy’s Job Revolution

By Balozy Team January 12, 2026Balozy 2026, Balozy Insights, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

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”…

🛠️ The Challenge: Informal Chaos in Service Matching

By Balozy Team January 11, 2026Balozy 2026, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

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…

🎉 Happy New Year from Balozy – 2026! 🎉

By Balozy Team January 1, 2026Balozy 2026, Balozy Business Advertising, Balozy Insights, Balozy Services & Marketplace Trends

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…