Helpful Knowledge Base
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about getting started, hiring creatives, and secure milestone escrow.
Our Purpose
Our Mission
To empower African creatives and skilled professionals by giving them a trusted platform to offer their services, grow their businesses, and connect with clients who value quality work.
Fair, transparent compensation for every delivered milestone
Equal opportunity for self-taught & certified creative talent
Zero hassle milestone payment escrow protection
Our Horizon
Our Vision
To be Africa's leading marketplace for creative and professional freelance talent - where opportunity meets skill.
The undisputed digital hub for East Africa’s creative economy
Connecting African specialists directly to enterprise contracts
Continuous professional growth, mentorship, and career dignity
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Freelancers Registered
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Positive Reviews
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Orders Received
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Projects Completed
What Sets Us Apart
Why Businesses & Creatives Trust Us
We've built an infrastructure specifically tailored to the nuances of African talent and international standards.
Vetted Professional Network
Every freelancer on Wabunifu Market undergoes identity and portfolio review. You collaborate with real professionals who respect deadlines and brand guidelines.
Milestone Escrow Guarantee
Never pay upfront without protection. Funds are securely locked in platform escrow and only disbursed when you review and confirm the submitted deliverables.
Frictionless Local Payments
Direct support for Kenya's M-Pesa ensures freelancers receive instant payouts without punitive foreign exchange fees, paired with global credit card support for clients.
4.9 / 5.0 Rating
Over 8,000 completed orders
Made in Kenya • Serving the World
Bridging Exceptional Talent with Groundbreaking Projects
We started Wabunifu Market to eliminate the barriers that have historically held back African creatives from competing on the world stage. By solving localized payment frictions, providing ironclad escrow, and maintaining transparent project scopes, we turn local ingenuity into global success.
No Hidden Fees or Surprise Charges
Clear commission structure and transparent pricing on all custom proposals and fixed packages.
24/7 Dispute & Concierge Support
Dedicated support team in Nairobi ready to mediate and keep projects moving forward smoothly.
Join the Community
Ready to Transform Your Creative Journey?
Whether you're looking to hire elite African talent or monetize your creative skills, Wabunifu Market is your partner for sustainable growth.
Click "Join" in the top navigation, choose whether you want to hire talent or work as a freelancer, and fill in your details.
Clients fund milestones through the platform via M-Pesa or card, and freelancers are paid once work is approved.
Yes, a small one-time fee is required to publish a job listing, which helps keep postings high quality.
Yes, use the Messages feature to ask questions and discuss scope before sending a formal offer.
Go to Billing in your dashboard, choose a plan, and complete payment via M-Pesa to unlock additional benefits.
You can request revisions directly with the freelancer, or contact support if the issue cannot be resolved.
Freelancers can upload portfolio pieces from their dashboard, which appear on their public profile page.
Yes, subscriptions can be cancelled from the Billing page and remain active until the end of the paid period.