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Where your donation goes
Every shilling has a job.
Hosting & maps
Fast servers, map tiles and image storage so the site works on any phone.
Verification visits
Field trips to confirm new businesses actually exist and are open.
The tiny team
Coffee, transport and airtime for editors and moderators.
Independent & transparent
We publish our donor wall and stay listing-first — no paid rankings, no hidden partnerships.See who's chipped in →
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might want to know before you chip in.
What do donations actually pay for?+
Hosting and database bills, our verification team's field visits, moderation tools that keep scam listings out, and the free tier for small businesses and landlords who can't afford paid features.
Is my payment secure?+
Yes. All payments are processed by Paystack, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified provider. We never see or store your card details.
How does the M-Pesa flow work?+
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Do I get a receipt?+
Yes. A branded PDF receipt is emailed automatically the moment your payment is confirmed. Keep it for your records.
Can I stay anonymous?+
Absolutely. Uncheck 'List my name on the Donors wall' before you pay and your donation won't be shown publicly.
Is Utawala Directory a registered charity?+
No — we're an independent community project, not a registered non-profit. Donations are voluntary contributions, not tax-deductible.