Built in Kenya.
Built for Africa.
iWork was founded in Nairobi with a simple belief: talented African freelancers deserve a marketplace that doesn't take 20% of their income. So we built one.
The problem
Global platforms weren't built for us
Global platforms take up to 20% of every payment. They don't support M-Pesa. They price in USD and ignore the realities of working in Kenya, Uganda, or Nigeria.
Kenyan freelancers were using platforms that weren't built for them — losing a fifth of their income to fees and jumping through hoops with international bank transfers just to access their own money.
We decided to fix that.
Our mission
“Make African talent accessible to the world — and keep the earnings in Africa.”
We connect skilled Kenyan freelancers with businesses that need their expertise — at the fairest price, with local payments, and full transparency. No hidden fees. No foreign bank requirements. No barriers.
What we stand for
Our values
Fairness
4% commission — not 20%. Freelancers should keep what they earn. That principle is non-negotiable.
Local-first
M-Pesa payouts, KES pricing, Kenyan law. Built for how Africa actually works, not an afterthought.
Trust
Every payment is held in escrow. No one loses money on iWork — we guarantee it on both sides.
African ownership
Founded in Kenya, for African freelancers and the businesses that hire them. Not a foreign import.
Community
We are building a marketplace where both sides win — not just the platform. That shapes every decision.
How we got here
Our journey
From a frustrating experience with global freelance platforms to building Africa's most freelancer-friendly marketplace — here's how iWork came to be.
The idea
Our founder, frustrated with paying 20% to global platforms, decided to build a fairer alternative for Kenyan freelancers.
First launch
iWork launched in Nairobi with M-Pesa integration and a 4% flat commission. The first 500 freelancers joined within weeks.
Growing platform
Added escrow protection, dispute resolution, the Gig marketplace, and portfolio features. Crossed 5,000 professionals.
Tutoring & education
Launched the student-tutor marketplace — expanding beyond freelancing into skills and learning across East Africa.
10,000+ strong
A thriving community of freelancers, clients, tutors, and students — all built on the promise of fairness.
The company
Behind iWork
iWork is operated by Meclon Tax & Consultancy Limited, a Kenyan-registered company based in Nairobi. We are fully compliant with Kenyan law and all transactions are conducted under Kenyan financial regulations.
Our team is based in Nairobi. We understand the Kenyan freelance market because we're part of it. Every product decision is made with the African freelancer and business owner in mind.
We are a startup — ambitious, growing, and committed to building Africa's best freelance marketplace. If you want to partner, invest, or give feedback, we want to hear from you.
Registered name
Meclon Tax & Consultancy Limited
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Contact
support@iworkfreelancer.comWant to partner or invest?
We're open to partnerships, integrations, and conversations with investors who believe in African tech.
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Whether you're a freelancer tired of paying 20%, or a business looking for skilled Kenyan talent — iWork is built for you. Free to join. No credit card required.
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