The Risks of Hiring a Freelancer in Kenya When hiring a freelancer in Kenya, you risk losing your money if the freelancer fails to deliver or disappears with your payment.

This is a common problem, especially when using social media platforms like Facebook Marketplace or WhatsApp to find freelancers.

How to Prevent Disputes with Escrow To avoid disputes, use Immani Escrow (escrow.immanihub.com) to hold the payment safely until both parties confirm they are satisfied with the work.

Here's how it works:

1. The buyer pays via M-Pesa STK push, and the money is held by e-confirm.
2. The money is released when both parties confirm they are satisfied with the work.
3. Either party can start the escrow process.
4. The seller shares a release code, and the buyer enters it to release the payment.
5. Fees are 3%.

What to Do If a Dispute Arises If a dispute arises, you can file a dispute against the freelancer's phone number using Immani (immanihub.com) for KSh 100.

No lawyer is needed, and you don't need to log in. 1. Open a dispute using the freelancer's phone number.

1. Describe what happened and what you want to resolve.
2. The freelancer will be notified, and you can engage directly.
3. If the dispute is resolved, both parties confirm, and the case is closed.

Understanding Your Rights with Immani Legal AI To understand your rights as a client or freelancer, use Immani Legal AI (legal.immanihub.com) to get free legal information based on Kenyan law.

You can ask questions, upload contracts, and draft demand letters in English and Kiswahili.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Don't pay a freelancer without using escrow.
• Don't sign a contract without understanding the terms.
• Don't engage with a freelancer who refuses to use escrow or provide a clear contract. Immani and Immani Legal AI are not law firms and do not provide legal advice. This post is general information, not legal advice for your specific situation. For complex cases, consult a qualified advocate.

Disclaimer

This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immani and Immani Legal AI are not law firms and do not provide legal representation. The information provided may not reflect the most current legal developments. For legal advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified advocate licensed to practice in Kenya.