Guides & Tutorials
Step-by-step help for Kenyan businesses and freelancers — learn how to hire top talent, create winning gigs, manage projects safely, get paid instantly via M-Pesa, and stay KRA compliant.
How to Write a Winning Job Post
Create clear job postings that attract serious Kenyan talent quickly — include M-Pesa budget range and milestone expectations.
- Write a specific title (e.g. "WordPress Developer for E-commerce Site – Nairobi Preferred")
- Describe the exact deliverables and timeline
- State realistic budget in KSh (e.g. KSh 45,000–90,000)
- Mention M-Pesa milestone payments for trust
- List must-have skills and nice-to-have experience
- Ask for portfolio links and previous Kenyan projects
How to Choose the Right Freelancer
Evaluate proposals effectively to hire reliable Kenyan professionals with minimal risk.
- Check profile has verified Kenyan phone number
- Look for 4.5+ rating and at least 8 completed jobs
- Review portfolio for similar Kenyan or East African work
- Prefer freelancers who understand M-Pesa escrow flow
- Ask clarifying questions in messages before awarding
- Start with small milestone to test communication
How to Manage Projects & Release Payments Safely
Use milestones and escrow to protect your business while ensuring fast M-Pesa payouts to freelancers.
- Break project into 3–5 clear milestones
- Agree on deliverables and due dates in writing
- Release funds only after approving submitted work
- Communicate daily via FreelancKE messaging
- Use dispute center if needed — admin mediation is fast
- Download KRA-ready transaction report after completion
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