By Steve Ng’ang’a, Co-founder & CEO, Balozy Technologies
Forget the old mjongo. Kenya’s hustle has evolved.
We’re living in a new era—where verified pros are the stars of the economy. Where clean jobs, digital bookings, and county-wide impact are not just possible, but happening every day. Where a mama fua in Kisii, a DJ in Nyeri, or a plumber in Machakos can build a reputation, earn repeat clients, and grow their income—all from their phone.
At Balozy, we’re not just matching clients to fundis. We’re rewriting the rules of trust. And we’re doing it county by county, pro by pro, job by job.
🧼 From Vibes to Verified
Before Balozy, hiring a service provider in Kenya was a gamble. You’d ask your neighbor, your cousin, or your WhatsApp group: “Do you know a good cleaner?” “Can someone recommend a reliable electrician?” And the answers? Vibes. Hearsay. Maybe a name. Maybe a number. But no reviews. No accountability. No way to know if they’d show up—or disappear mid-job.
We’ve all been there. You book a fundi, they promise to come at 10am, and by 3pm you’re still staring at your broken sink. Or worse—they come, start the job, and vanish with your deposit.
That’s the reality we set out to change.
With Balozy, you don’t just get a name. You get a verified profile. You see ratings, reviews, photos of past work. You know who’s coming, when they’re coming, and what they’ve done before. You book with confidence.
And for the pros? It’s a game-changer. No more begging for gigs. No more chasing flaky referrals. Just clean, scalable work—powered by digital trust.
🌍 County Hustle, National Impact
Kenya isn’t one market. It’s 47 counties, each with its own flavor, language, and rhythm. That’s why we didn’t just launch Balozy—we localized it.
Every rollout is tailored to the region:
- ✅ Punchy visuals in Sheng and Swahili that speak the local vibe
- ✅ TikTok campaigns with mtaa flavor that make people laugh, nod, and share
- ✅ WhatsApp onboarding that feels like chatting with your cousin—not a corporate bot
We activate verified pros in Kisii with captions like “Usafi bila stress.” In Nyeri, we run football-themed push notifications that tie into local matches. In Eldoret, we highlight fundis who’ve built entire homes from scratch.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all app. It’s a movement that respects every county’s pride, hustle, and voice.
📊 The Numbers Speak
We’re proud of our growth—but we’re even prouder of what it represents.
- 📱 Over 100,000 downloads
- 👥 More than 7,000 verified pros onboarded
- 📍 Active in all 47 counties
- 💬 60% repeat bookings—because trust leads to loyalty
- ⭐ 4.5-star average rating across thousands of jobs
- ⚡ 1 in 5 users books within 48 hours of opening the app
These aren’t vanity metrics. They’re proof that verified hustle works. That Kenyans want clean, reliable service. That pros want visibility, dignity, and growth.
And we’re just getting started.
💡 Why Verified Hustle Wins
Let’s break it down. Why is verified hustle the future?
🔐 Trust
Clients book with confidence. They know who’s coming. They’ve seen reviews. They’ve read ratings. They’re not guessing—they’re choosing.
📲 Visibility
Pros showcase their work. They upload photos. They earn reviews. They build a digital reputation that travels with them—from Kisii to Nairobi to Kampala.
💸 Dignity
No more begging for gigs. No more chasing flaky referrals. Just clean, scalable work. Verified hustle means pros are respected, booked, and paid fairly.
🧠 Tech
Behind the scenes, we’ve built smart workflows. Fraud prevention. Booking boundaries. Operational guardrails that protect both clients and pros. It’s tech that uplifts—not exploits.
📍 Real Stories, Real Impact
Let me tell you about Mercy, a mama fua in Kisii. Before Balozy, she relied on word-of-mouth. Some weeks she had work. Some weeks she didn’t. Now? She’s booked three times a week, has over 40 five-star reviews, and is saving to open her own cleaning agency.
Or James, a DJ in Nyeri. He used to hustle gigs through Facebook comments. Now he gets booked through Balozy, uploads his mixes, and even offers virtual sessions for diaspora clients.
Or Amina, a plumber in Machakos. She’s built a team of three, expanded her service area, and now trains new fundis on how to use the app.
These aren’t just users. They’re entrepreneurs. They’re leaders. They’re proof that verified hustle builds wealth, pride, and community.
🧭 Our Mission: County by County, Pro by Pro
We see a future where every service provider in Africa—whether in Kisii, Kampala, or Dodoma—has verified digital visibility and the power to grow.
We’re building that future. Not with billboards and buzzwords, but with real tools, real trust, and real transformation.
Our mission is simple:
- ✅Digitize trust
- ✅Scale dignity
- ✅Activate verified hustle in every county, every city, every village
Because verified hustle isn’t just safer. It’s smarter. It’s scalable. It’s the future.
💼 Why Balozy Is Investable
Let’s talk business. Why should investors, partners, and policymakers care?
💰 Massive Market
Africa’s informal economy is worth billions. Service providers—from cleaners to caterers to carpenters—are everywhere. But they’re invisible online. We’re changing that.
🇰🇪 Cultural Fit
We speak Kenya. We understand mtaa pride. We build campaigns that resonate. We don’t just launch—we localize.
🧠 Scalable Tech
Our platform is built for growth. Smart workflows. Fraud prevention. Booking boundaries. AI-powered job matching. We’re ready to scale across East Africa and beyond.
🔥 Strong Brand
Users don’t just download Balozy. They rep it. They share it. They tell their friends. We’ve built a brand that’s trusted, loved, and Kenya-proud.
💸 Clear Monetization
We offer premium tiers, booking boundaries, micro-insurance, and more. Our revenue model is clean, ethical, and scalable.
🤝 Who We’re Looking For
We’re not just raising capital. We’re building partnerships.
We want:
- ✅Investors who understand Africa’s leapfrog moment
- ✅NGOs who care about job creation, dignity, and digital inclusion
- ✅Backers who believe in verified hustle
- ✅Partners ready to scale impact across borders
- ✅County governments who want safer, smarter service delivery
If that’s you—let’s talk.
📣 Join the Movement
Balozy isn’t just an app. It’s a movement. A mindset. A mission.
If you believe in tech that uplifts, trust that scales, and hustle that builds dignity—join us.
📲 Download Balozy: Android | iPhone 🌐 Visit: 📞 Contact: +254 717 760234 | customersuccess@balozy.com
Let’s build verified hustle across Kenya, East Africa, and beyond.
