How to Find Trusted Fundis in Your Neighborhood (Without Guesswork)
In Kenya, finding a reliable fundi can feel like a gamble. One day you’re fixing a leaking tap, the next you’re chasing a painter who vanished with your deposit. Whether…
Verified Hustle: How Balozy Is Building Trust in Kenya’s Gig Economy
In Kenya’s fast-moving digital economy, trust is everything. Whether you’re hiring a mama-fua in Machakos, a DJ in Kisumu, or a fundi in Nairobi, you want to know the person…
How Digital Platforms Like Balozy Are Lifting the Jua Kali Sector in Kenya
In Kenya, the Jua Kali sector—literally “hot sun” in Kiswahili—is more than just a phrase. It’s a way of life for millions of skilled artisans, fundis, mama-fuas, and self-employed workers…
Jua Kali Meets Digital: How Kenya’s Informal Sector Is Embracing the Future of Work
In Kenya, the term Jua Kali evokes images of artisans welding under the sun, roadside mechanics fixing engines, and tailors stitching away in open-air stalls. Literally meaning “hot sun” in…
Why Your Business Should Prioritize Customer Obsession Over Competitor Focus in Kenya
In Kenya’s fast-evolving marketplace—where mama mbogas are going digital and boda riders are tracking deliveries via apps—businesses must make a critical choice: obsess over customers or chase competitors. The most…
No Posters. No Roundabouts. Just Clients—Welcome to the Future of Work with Balozy
In Kenya’s fast-changing hustle economy, the old ways just don’t cut it anymore. Standing by the roadside with a toolbox, hoping someone passes by in need of a fundi? Hanging…
Forget “Kuja Kesho”—With Balozy, Your Next Client Is Just a Tap Away
In Kenya’s fast-evolving digital economy, one platform is quietly powering the dreams of hustlers, fundis, and service pros alike—Balozy. Whether you're a plumber in Embu or a makeup artist in…
Why Kenya Must Embrace Tech to Thrive: Start with a Digital CV Today
Kenya stands at the edge of a digital revolution. With a young, dynamic population and skyrocketing smartphone adoption, the opportunity to leap into a tech-driven future has never been greater.…
From Side Hustle to Star Hustle: How Kenyans Are Turning Skills into Salary with Balozy”
> “Kama uko na skill, uko na kazi.” > That’s not just a saying—it’s a movement. Welcome to the future of Kenyan employment. No more brown envelopes, no more “kuja…
Civil Unrest in Kenya: What’s Fueling It—And How the Economy Can Be Rebuilt for the People
In recent months, Kenya has witnessed waves of civil unrest, with thousands of citizens—especially youth—taking to the streets to protest rising taxes, unemployment, and the high cost of living. From…
Honoring Kenya’s Unsung Heroes: Lessons from Domestic Workers Day
Every morning across Kenya, before the sun fully rises over the hills of Kisii or the rooftops of Nairobi, millions of domestic workers are already up—sweeping compounds, preparing breakfast, dressing…
Do African Governments—Especially Kenya—Protect the Rights of Domestic Workers?
If you’ve ever hired a mama fua, nanny, or fundi to help around the house, you’ve probably wondered: Are there laws that protect their rights? The answer is yes—and in…