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Traditional bureaus charged KSh 10k fees for slow, limited service. Online platforms are fast, free, and transparent. Bureaus are dying. Online is winning.
Bureau placement fees: KSh 7,500–15,000 per hire. Over 5 years, that's KSh 50,000+ just in fees for nothing. HouseHelp: zero fees, 600+ verified helpers.
Local bureaus charge KSh 2-5k upfront but skim helper salaries. High-end agencies charge KSh 10-30k+. HouseHelp: 100% free, no hidden costs, no salary skimming.
Four ways: village (risky culture shock), neighbors (no recourse), roadside bureaus (exploitation), or high-end agencies (expensive). Here's why online is safest.
Local bureaus charge KSh 2-5k upfront but skim helper salaries. High-end agencies charge KSh 10-30k+. HouseHelp: 100% free, no hidden costs, no salary skimming.
