How to browse the public business directory
The KiddyCash public business directory is an open list of verified businesses that have joined the platform. You do not need an account to view it. Parents, guardians, and kids can use it to discover local businesses — from a Nairobi snack shop to a Mombasa bookstore — before deciding to follow them or make a purchase.
Visit the directory anytime at kiddy.cash/public/business.
What is the public business directory?
When a business completes KYB (Know Your Business) verification on KiddyCash, their profile becomes visible in the public directory. Each listing shows basic information about the business so families can make informed decisions about where kids spend their allowances.
To understand what a fully verified business profile looks like, read How to open a public business profile.
What you can see in each listing
| Field | What it means |
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| Business name | The registered trading name |
| Category | The type of business (e.g. food, education, retail) |
| Description | A short summary the business wrote about itself |
| Location | City or region, such as Nairobi or Kisumu |
| Badges | Trust indicators awarded by KiddyCash (e.g. KYB Verified) |
| Follow button | Lets a family account follow the business for updates |
How to browse the directory
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Open the directory. Go to kiddy.cash/public/business in any browser. No login is required.
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Scroll or search. Use the search bar at the top to type a business name, category, or location. For example, type uniform to find school uniform suppliers near you.
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Filter by category. Use the category filter to narrow results. Categories include Food & Drink, Education, Clothing, and more.
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Open a listing. Click or tap any business card to view its full public profile. You will see its description, badge status, and any active campaigns or subscription offers.
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Follow a business (optional). If you are logged in to a KiddyCash family account, you can tap Follow to add the business to your family’s feed. Your child’s wallet will then show campaigns and offers from that business.
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Share a listing. Use the share icon on any profile to copy a link or send it via WhatsApp. This is useful when a parent wants to show a child a business before approving a transaction.
Tips for first-time browsers
- Verified badge matters. Look for the KYB Verified badge before a child makes a payment. It means KiddyCash has confirmed the business is legitimate.
- Campaigns are time-limited. Some businesses run campaigns with special prices or rewards. These appear on the listing and expire on a set date.
- No account needed to look. Browsing is fully public. You only need to log in if you want to follow a business or complete a purchase.
- KES pricing is standard. All prices shown on the platform are in Kenyan Shillings (KES) by default, making it easy for families using M-Pesa to budget ahead.
Related to schools
The business directory covers commercial businesses only. If you are looking for schools, visit the school directory instead — see How to browse the public school directory.
Why this matters for kids and money
Browsing the directory together is a practical way to start money conversations. Before a child buys something, looking up the business as a family builds habits around trust and informed spending. For ideas on how to make those conversations count, read Why money conversations matter more than the amounts involved and How to start talking about money with your kids at any age.