Kenyan entrepreneur Elizabeth Mwangi has launched the Gwiji app, a platform designed to connect clients in Nairobi with vetted and trained mama fua cleaners. The app aims to streamline access to reliable cleaning services while offering employment opportunities to skilled domestic workers.
Gwiji is available on both the Play Store and App Store, allowing users to book cleaning services conveniently from their smartphones. The platform verifies and trains all cleaners to ensure high standards of service and professionalism. Clients can view cleaner profiles, read reviews, and select services that suit their specific needs.
Elizabeth Mwangi explained that Gwiji was created to address challenges in the domestic work sector, including inconsistent service quality and lack of formal employment opportunities for cleaners. “Our goal is to provide safe, trustworthy, and efficient cleaning services while empowering mama fua by connecting them with clients who value their work,” she said.
The app also includes features such as service scheduling, in-app payments, and customer support. This ensures a seamless experience for both clients and cleaners while promoting accountability and reliability.
Gwiji’s launch has been well received in Nairobi, with early users praising the app for its convenience and the professionalism of its cleaners. Mwangi believes the platform has the potential to expand beyond Nairobi, creating more employment opportunities and improving service standards across Kenya.
By bridging the gap between clients and trained domestic workers, Gwiji positions itself as a reliable solution for households seeking professional cleaning services while promoting empowerment and fair employment practices in the domestic sector.
