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

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 Nairobi, hairdressers in Kisumu, and farmers in Nyeri. For decades, their work has been undervalued, invisible, and often unpaid.

At Balozy, we believe women’s skills deserve visibility, trust, and dignity. Our mission is simple: to digitize Africa’s informal economy and ensure women are not left behind.

The Challenge Women Face

✅Invisibility: Many women rely on word‑of‑mouth referrals, limiting their reach.
✅Unpaid Labor: Too often, women chase clients for payments that never arrive.
✅Lack of Recognition: Skills are undervalued, with little opportunity to build reputation.
✅Limited Access: Digital tools and platforms have historically excluded women in informal work.

How Balozy Is Changing the Story

1. Verified Profiles

Women can now showcase their skills on Balozy with verified profiles. This builds trust and ensures clients know who they are hiring.

2. Escrow Payments

No more chasing clients. Payments are held securely until the job is completed, guaranteeing fairness.

3. Reviews & Ratings

Excellence is recognized. Women build digital reputations that attract repeat clients and higher‑value jobs.

4. Expanded Reach

By default, pros can list services at the country level, and expand to up to three neighboring counties or countries. This widens opportunities beyond their immediate neighborhood.

Stories of Transformation

✅Amina, Tailor in Mombasa: Once limited to her street, Amina now receives bookings across the city. Her income has doubled, and she is training apprentices.
✅Wanjiku, Caterer in Nairobi: With escrow payments, Wanjiku no longer worries about unpaid invoices. She invests confidently in her business.
✅Atieno, Hairdresser in Kisumu: Reviews on Balozy have built her reputation. She is now a “Top Choice” pro in her county.

These are not just stories. They are proof that digitization dignifies women’s work.

Community Impact

When women thrive, communities thrive.

✅Families benefit from stable income.
✅Children benefit from better education.
✅Local economies benefit from stronger businesses.

Empowering women through Balozy is not just about jobs. It is about dignity, independence, and legacy.

Partnerships for Women’s Empowerment

We are actively seeking partnerships with:

✅Women’s groups and cooperatives to onboard skilled members.
✅NGOs and CSR programs focused on women’s economic empowerment.
✅Local governments to integrate Balozy into community development initiatives.

Partnership means shared opportunity, mutual respect, and scaling impact across Kenya.

The Future Vision

By 2030, we envision:

✅Millions of women across Africa digitized and empowered.
✅Communities thriving through trusted services.
✅Africa leading the world in dignified digital work.

Call to Action

👉 If you are a woman with skills, create your profile today. 👉 If you are a client, book with trust and empower women across Kenya. 👉 If you are an organization, partner with us to scale impact.

At Balozy, we don’t just digitize services. We digitize dignity — for women, for families, for Kenya & Africa.