One-off gigs in Nairobi
From Westlands to Embakasi, post a need or offer your skills for short gigs, in the part of the city that suits you.
MIPOconnect is a young platform: gigs in Nairobi arrive as clients post them. Create your profile to receive the ones that match you, or post the first one.
Living and working in Nairobi
Kenya’s capital spreads from the Central Business District to its residential estates, and crossing it in traffic can take a long time. A gig close to home makes a real difference for the talent and the client alike, which is why every post states its neighbourhood.
Westlands mixes offices, shops and restaurants, Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington are mostly residential, Eastleigh is known for its busy trade, and Kasarani or Embakasi are large, fast-growing areas. Their needs differ, and that is exactly what a platform open to every trade is for.
Finding odd jobs in Nairobi
A few examples of paid gigs you could do in Nairobi, depending on your skills and what clients post:
- Deliver parcels for an online shop between Westlands and the CBD
- Help a shop in Eastleigh with stock-taking or unloading goods
- Repair a phone, set up a TV or install Wi-Fi at home
- Give private lessons to a pupil near where you live
Finding a service provider in Nairobi
To find an available talent, between individuals or for a business, here are a few examples of needs you can post:
- Someone to clean an apartment before moving in
- A plumber or an electrician for a quick repair
- A few people to help with a move across the city
- Extra hands to serve and decorate at a family celebration
Neighbourhoods in Nairobi
Westlands, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Lavington, Eastleigh, Kasarani, Embakasi, Langata, Karen, Ruaraka… This list is not complete: you can post a gig or offer your services in every part of the city and nearby.
How it works
- The client describes the need: the work, the place in Nairobi, the date and the budget.
- Interested talents apply, and both sides can talk through the site’s messaging.
- The client chooses: they then receive the talent’s phone number.
- The gig is done and paid directly, and the client can leave a review.
Payment
In Kenya, the talent and the client agree on the price between themselves and are usually paid in cash or by mobile money (M-Pesa, Airtel Money…). The money for gigs never goes through MIPOconnect, which takes no commission. Posting a gig is free; talents can send 5 applications a month without a subscription.
Frequently asked questions in Nairobi
How do I find odd jobs in Nairobi?
Create your free account, choose Nairobi and add your trades. You can then filter gigs by town, distance and category, and every morning you receive a summary of the new gigs that match you. No work is guaranteed: the client chooses among the applications.
Where can I find a reliable service provider in Nairobi?
Post your need with the neighbourhood, then compare profiles and the reviews left by other clients. Talk through the site’s messaging before accepting an application, and never pay before you have agreed on the work.
Can I look for gigs in one part of Nairobi only?
The search works by town and distance, and every post shows its neighbourhood. You can see at once whether a gig in Westlands or Embakasi is within reach before you apply.
Other cities in Kenya
Your town has no page yet? MIPOconnect works everywhere in Kenya, for example in Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Malindi, Kitale. If your town is not in the form’s list, simply type its name.