Kenyan Startup JentaHub Launches Verified Talent Marketplace

Kenyan startup JentaHub has launched a verified talent marketplace connecting businesses and organisations worldwide with African professionals. Founded in 2026 by Joseph Ongachi, the platform is focused on helping qualified professionals access international freelance and remote work opportunities. JentaHub was created around what Ongachi describes as a gap between Africa’s growing pool of skilled professionals and global demand for talent. While established freelance platforms already connect businesses with remote workers, he believes challenges around verification, trust and access continue to affect African professionals.

“Despite the existence of platforms like Upwork, Toptal, and Fiverr for many years, unemployment among qualified African professionals continues to rise,” Ongachi said. “We identified a clear gap between Africa’s growing pool of qualified professionals and the global demand for skilled talent.”

JentaHub Focuses on Verified Talent

The platform allows businesses, clients and NGOs to find African professionals whose credentials and profiles have been verified. JentaHub says this approach is intended to address concerns businesses can face when hiring remotely while giving professionals a stronger profile when seeking international work.

Ongachi said remote hiring platforms have expanded access to online work but have not fully addressed the barriers affecting African professionals. JentaHub is targeting the African talent market while serving businesses and organisations outside the continent. The company plans to expand into additional African countries and attract more international businesses to the platform.

“Our objective is to bridge the gap between Africa’s highly skilled workforce and international opportunities that have traditionally been difficult for many professionals to access,” Ongachi said.

Startup Builds Platform Through Self-Funding

JentaHub is entirely self-funded and has already onboarded its first users. The startup has also integrated global earning partners through Jenta-Gigs and is working on partnerships that could support its expansion. Ongachi said early user growth has encouraged the company to continue developing the platform and expanding its professional community.

“Our current focus is on growing our community of verified professionals, strengthening partnerships with international businesses and organisations, and continuously improving the platform to deliver a world-class hiring experience,” he said.

The startup’s long-term ambition is to become a platform connecting verified African professionals with international opportunities. Its expansion plans include increasing the number of professionals on the platform while bringing more global businesses and organisations onto the marketplace.

JentaHub’s Revenue Model

JentaHub generates revenue through several channels. These include service fees charged as a percentage of professionals’ earnings from completed freelance projects and commissions generated through Jenta-Gigs.

The startup also plans to generate revenue through premium tools and hiring features for businesses looking for more advanced recruitment capabilities.

“As an early-stage startup, our primary focus is building a sustainable platform, expanding our user base, and delivering long-term value,” Ongachi said. “Revenue generation is growing alongside the platform as we continue to onboard both professionals and businesses.”