3 min read Gigforce: The Financial Partner for Kenya’s Creative Economy
In Kenya's rapidly evolving creative industry, where artists, photographers, event planners, and content creators shape culture and drive influence, financial inclusion remains a major challenge. Many creatives still struggle to access credit, manage income from diverse gigs, or receive timely payments. This is where Gigforce steps in — a digital wallet and financial ecosystem built specifically for creatives, by creatives.
Understanding the Creative Hustle
Unlike traditional employment, creatives operate in a gig-based world. Payments are inconsistent. Income streams are scattered — from royalties and content creation to events and merchandising. For too long, financial services have ignored this reality. Most banks and fintechs fail to understand the erratic yet valuable nature of creative work. As a result, creatives are left out of credit scoring systems, denied financial products, and forced to rely on informal networks for survival.
Gigforce was born to fix this.
What is Gigforce?
Gigforce is a fintech platform designed to empower the creative economy in Kenya. It provides a digital wallet that allows creatives to:
- Receive and track payments from clients, brands, agencies, and platforms.
- Access credit facilities like overdrafts, creative project loans, and Buy-Now-Pay-Later options.
- Build a financial profile, even without a payslip.
- Pay bills, manage savings, and generate statements for income verification or tax filing.
Whether you're a DJ receiving royalties, a photographer paid after an event, or a producer handling multiple clients, Gigforce lets you take control of your money, grow your financial footprint, and access services previously out of reach.
More Than a Wallet — A Creative Financial System
Gigforce isn’t just another mobile wallet. It’s a financial partner with products tailored to the creative hustle:
- Craft Now, Pay Later: A creative can fund a video shoot, marketing campaign, or photo session — and pay later once the project earns.
- Royalties & Earnings: Artists linked to platforms like Songtrust or Mdundo can receive their royalties directly into their wallets.
- Project Escrow Services: Gigforce holds payments until projects are delivered, ensuring trust between clients and creatives.
- Revenue-Based Financing: Borrowing is based on wallet activity and gig history, not your bank statements.
A Community of Creatives and Opportunities
Gigforce isn’t working alone. It’s partnering with brands, agencies, event organizers, and platforms that need creative talent. Through Gigspace, creatives can get gigs, grow their profile, receive verified reviews, and increase their credibility — all tied into their wallet performance. The better your record, the better your creditworthiness.
This is not just finance. It's a financial ecosystem for creatives.
Why It Matters
The creative industry is not a side hustle. It’s an economy. By recognizing this, Gigforce is redefining how creatives interact with money — offering not just convenience, but inclusion, security, and opportunity.
It’s time creatives got a partner that understood their hustle. With Gigforce, they now have one.
It’s time creatives got a partner that understood their hustle. With Gigforce, they now have one.
Ready to take control of your creative finances? Join Gigforce today and start earning smarter.