This archive report was first published on 5 May 2020.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in Kenya, a group of young innovators has come up with a solution to help people access hairdresser services from the comfort of their homes.
According to a report published on May 5, 2020, the trio of Mercy Kiptui, Yvonne Elabonga, and Victor Mungai developed an app called 'Nywele Nyumbani' which aims to connect users to hairdressers and stylists.
The app, which was conceived in early 2019, allows users to browse hairstyles, book appointments, and receive services from their preferred hairdresser at their doorstep.
Speaking to KNA, Mercy Kiptui explained that the app was designed to make work easier for users, saving them time and money by reducing the need for physical movement.
"Sometimes people are compelled to travel long distances and even spend money while traversing in search of a particular service that is not readily available in their locality," Kiptui said.
The app also ensures the safety and security of users by connecting them to reliable and trustworthy hairdressers who have a track record and can be tracked down in case of any incident.
Incidents of service givers assaulting or stealing from clients will be a thing of the past as the app recruits business people who are reliable and have fixed abodes that can be tracked down for whatever purpose.
However, the completion of the app has been slowed down due to the lockdown and curfew imposed countrywide, which has hindered the trio's ability to travel and sample different stylists in areas such as Umoja and Kenyatta Market in Nairobi County.
Despite the challenges, the trio is optimistic that the app will soon be completed and will be a game-changer for users who want to access hairdresser services from the comfort of their homes.
