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Why we are building Hustler Journal
Hustler Journal is the editorial home of HustlerLink: guides, success stories, safety, and open updates. Here is why we built it and what we promise readers.
Amina Wanjiru. 5 min read
How an electrical fundi in Rongai doubled his client base in six months
When Brian Kiptoo started doing electrical repairs in Rongai, every client came from word of mouth. Six months after moving his hustle onto HustlerLink, he works six days a week and has hired an assistant.
Grace Mutua. 5 min read
Milestone payments are now available on every job
Big jobs no longer need one big payment. Buyers and workers can now break any job into milestones, each with its own escrow payment and approval.
Grace Mutua. 4 min read
A Kariobangi furniture maker who now sells in three counties
Esther Achieng built custom beds in Kariobangi for fifteen years. HustlerLink put her workshop in front of buyers in three counties and her order book has not been empty since.
Grace Mutua. 5 min read
Verification now includes trade certificates
Verified fundis can now add trade certificates to their profile. Buyers see the qualification level right on the badge, and it changes who gets shortlisted.
Grace Mutua. 4 min read
How escrow protects both the buyer and the worker
Escrow is the reason a first-time buyer can trust a fundi they have never met, and the reason a worker knows the money is already there. Here is exactly how it works on HustlerLink.
Grace Mutua. 4 min read