Taskeeu vs SweepSouth for home help in Kenya
SweepSouth is a South African home services company that launched in Kenya in 2022, starting with a service that connects households with domestic workers, mainly for cleaning.
Taskeeu covers cleaning and many other tasks, from moving and fundi jobs to errands and remote work. You post a task, compare bids and pay into a secure hold.
| Feature | Taskeeu | SweepSouth |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Any everyday task, in person or remote. | Cleaning and domestic work. |
| How you hire | Post a task and choose from bids. | Book or connect with a domestic worker through their service. |
| Pricing | Taskers bid a price for your job. | Set by their service; check their site for current rates. |
| Payment | Through Flutterwave into a secure hold, released with a completion code. | Paid through their own platform. |
| Identity checks | Taskers verify ID and documents before bidding. | Workers are vetted by SweepSouth. |
| Reviews | Compulsory ratings and reviews from both sides. | Customers can rate their service. |
| Other tasks | Moving, repairs, errands, painting, gardening and remote work. | Mostly home cleaning and related domestic help. |
| Advances | Up to 50% for materials or transport, approved by you. | Not applicable to standard bookings. |
Checked October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is SweepSouth available outside Nairobi?
Check SweepSouth's own site for current coverage. Taskeeu tasks can be posted anywhere in Kenya.
Can I hire a regular cleaner on Taskeeu?
Yes. Post each visit as a task with the same tasker.
Does Taskeeu set cleaning prices?
No. Taskers bid, and you choose the price that suits you.
Who pays the Taskeeu fee?
Taskeeu keeps 20% of the task price from the tasker payout. Requesters pay no Taskeeu fee.
Can I tip?
Yes. Tips on Taskeeu go to the tasker in full.