Eneza
Advertise on WhatsApp Status.
Status: ✅ Live — 12,000+ users
What is Eneza?
Eneza lets businesses advertise through WhatsApp Status:
- Create ad with images/video
- Publishers post to their Status
- Reach thousands of viewers
- Pay per view
Eneza = "spread" in Swahili
How It Works
For Advertisers
1. Create Campaign
→ Upload images/video
→ Set target audience
→ Set budget (e.g., KES 5,000)
2. Publishers Accept
→ See campaign in dashboard
→ Post to their WhatsApp Status
3. Track Results
→ Views, clicks, engagement
→ Pay only for verified postsFor Publishers
1. Sign Up
→ Verify WhatsApp number
→ Show your audience size
2. Browse Campaigns
→ See available ads
→ Accept ones that fit your audience
3. Post & Earn
→ Post to your Status
→ Screenshot to verify
→ Get paid per campaignWhy WhatsApp Status?
- 500M+ users in Africa on WhatsApp
- High engagement — Status is checked daily
- Trust — See ads from people you know
- Local reach — Target by city/region
Ad Formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Image | Single image with caption |
| Carousel | Multiple images |
| Video | Up to 30 seconds |
| Link | Image + clickable link |
Targeting
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | City, region, country |
| Audience Size | Publisher min followers |
| Category | Fashion, tech, food, etc. |
Pricing
Advertisers pay:
- Campaign creation: Free
- Per verified view: KES 1-5
- Minimum budget: KES 1,000
Publishers earn:
- 70% of ad revenue
- Paid weekly to mobile money
Current Traction
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Publishers | 12,000+ |
| Monthly reach | 2M+ Status views |
| Advertisers | 200+ |
| Monthly GMV | Growing |
Integration with Yebo
YeboShops
User lists item on YeboShops
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"Boost this listing?"
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Creates Eneza campaign automatically
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Distributed to 12,000 publishers
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Reaches 50,000+ potential buyersAgent
User: "Promote my listing"
Agent:
→ Creates Eneza campaign
→ "Your item will be promoted to 10,000+ viewers.
Budget: KES 500
Duration: 3 days
Proceed?"Roadmap
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Basic campaigns | ✅ Live |
| Publisher payouts | ✅ Live |
| Analytics dashboard | ✅ Live |
| YeboShops integration | 🔄 Building |
| Agent integration | 🔄 Building |
| Video ads | 📋 Planned |
| Instagram integration | 📋 Planned |
API Access
For businesses wanting to programmatically create campaigns:
javascript
POST /api/campaigns
{
"name": "Phone Case Sale",
"budget": 5000,
"media": ["https://..."],
"caption": "50% off phone cases!",
"link": "https://yeboshops.com/...",
"targeting": {
"locations": ["Nairobi"],
"categories": ["shopping"]
}
}Why Eneza Matters for Yebo
- Distribution — Every YeboShops listing can reach 12K+ publishers
- Revenue — Advertising is high-margin
- Network effects — More publishers = more value = more advertisers
- User acquisition — Publishers become Yebo users