Steady, well-organised work for skilled hands
Join our network of vetted plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, cleaners and handymen in Nairobi. We find the clients, agree the price and handle payment. You do great work and get paid by M-Pesa.
Why partner with Nyumbix
Jobs come to you
Offers arrive on your phone with the area, time and your pay. Accept the ones that suit you.
Clear pay, paid on time
Prices are agreed with the client before you arrive. You see your pay before you accept, and payouts go to M-Pesa.
Grow with us
Good ratings and punctuality move you up our tiers, with bonuses on every job and first pick of offers.
Your own dashboard
Track offers, jobs, photos, parts requests, earnings and documents in one place.
Training and support
Free training on our procedures and safety, plus a dispatch team on WhatsApp while you work.
Respect for the trade
Every job is photographed and rated, so good work is seen and rewarded.
How joining works
Most partners go from application to first job in about two weeks.
- 1
Apply online
Fill in the form below. It takes about five minutes.
- 2
Screening call
We call you within 5 working days to talk about your experience and the areas you cover.
- 3
Paid trade test
You do a short practical job with one of our supervisors. We pay you for it.
- 4
Vetting
We check your ID, certificate of good conduct, licence where needed, and references.
- 5
Onboarding
Sign the partner agreement and complete our training. You get your partner dashboard login.
- 6
Start earning
Switch yourself online and job offers start coming in.
How pay works
Your pay is set by trade and shown on every offer before you accept.
| Trade | How you're paid | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | Flat rate per job, from KSh 1,000 | Every Friday |
| Electrical | 65% of the labour on each job | Every Friday |
| Carpentry | 65% of the labour on each job | Every Friday |
| Painting | 60% of the labour on each job | Every Friday |
| Masonry and tiling | 60% of the labour on each job | Every Friday |
| Appliance repair | 65% of the labour on each job | Every Friday |
| Cleaning | KSh 1,500 per day worked | Every Friday |
| Gardening | KSh 1,500 per day worked | Every Friday |
| General handyman | 60% of the labour on each job | Every Friday |
On top of that, partners who are on time 90% of the time or more earn an extra KSh 500 each week they work. Parts and materials are bought by Nyumbix or refunded to you with a receipt; they never come out of your pay.
What you need
- At least 2 years' experience in your trade
- National ID or passport
- Certificate of good conduct (or proof you've applied)
- EPRA licence for electricians; NCA registration helps for masons
- Your own basic tools
- A smartphone with WhatsApp and an M-Pesa line
- One work referee we can call
We never ask for money
Nyumbix never charges partners for applications, interviews, training, uniforms or job offers. If anyone asks you for money in our name, report it to hello@nyumbix.co.ke.
Apply to join
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Application received
Asante! We'll call you within 5 working days. Keep your phone close, and check your email for updates.
Back to homeQuestions partners ask
Do I have to work full time?
No. You switch yourself online when you can take jobs and offline when you can't. Many partners also run their own clients.
Can I turn down a job?
Yes. Decline it from your dashboard and it goes to another partner. Missing many offers without replying can lower your priority for new offers.
Who buys the materials?
Nyumbix. Request parts from your dashboard, or buy them with our approval and we refund you against the receipt.
When do I get paid?
Most trades are paid every Friday by M-Pesa for jobs approved that week. Your dashboard shows every amount as it comes in.
What if a client complains?
We look at the photos and talk to both sides. If a fix is needed under our 30-day warranty, we normally ask you to go back first.