Trust & Verification Standards
Know what a business profile confirms, and how our 100-point check works.
Profile badges and verification scores describe the official registry checks completed and recorded. They are not a guarantee of service quality, suitability, or future performance.
Profile Statuses Explained
✓ Verified Business (Score ≥ 65/100)
Our reviewers have independently verified the business's official registration number, KRA PIN / Tax Compliance Certificate number, or sector regulator licence number against official public registries. Renewed annually (KSh 4,500 a year, or included automatically in our Partner Network).
Business-managed (Claimed)
An authorised representative has claimed the profile for free, confirmed their direct phone/WhatsApp and email, and manages the page. Unless accompanied by a Verified badge, registration and tax numbers have not yet been checked.
Not yet claimed
The profile was compiled by our editorial team from public business records and has not yet been claimed by the owner. We do not send buyer quote forms to unclaimed businesses until they claim and confirm their page.
ODPC Privacy Commitment: Numbers-Only Verification
We never ask businesses to upload or store physical PDF certificates (CR12, KRA TCC PDFs, or ID scans). Businesses submit only their official registration and licence numbers, which our team checks directly against official government and regulator portals.
The 100-Point Verification Rubric
Every business applying for the Verified label or a paid plan is scored across six official criteria:
- 1. Business Registration Checked (BRS): Registration number (PVT / CPR / BN) matched against the official Business Registration Service record. 25 pts
- 2. Tax Status Checked (KRA iTax): KRA PIN and active Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) number checked on KRA iTax. 25 pts
- 3. Direct Contact Confirmed: Direct phone, WhatsApp, and business email tested with a named contact person. 15 pts
- 4. Physical Office / Premises Checked: Operating address confirmed (building, street, town via map, photos, or presence) or declared online/remote-only. 15 pts
- 5. Regulator / Practice Licence Checked: Licence number verified against NCA, LSK, ICPAK, EBK, EPRA, KEBS, or PPB records. 10 pts
- 6. Profile Completeness & Editorial Review: Services, products supplied, pricing guidance, and county coverage audited. 10 pts
Only checks actually completed are shown on the public profile with their check date and annual renewal date. We confirm operating address records or remote status, but do not audit financial accounts or guarantee contract performance.
Before you choose a supplier
Four practical checks before you commit.
Use these with any supplier, whether you found them on Biashara Pros or elsewhere.
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Confirm the business identity
Ask for the registered business name and registration number. Where relevant, check the details through the official Business Registration Service on eCitizen.
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2
Confirm where and how it operates
Ask for a business address, visit where practical, or arrange a trusted person to confirm the premises for a substantial order.
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Get the offer and payment details in writing
Request an invoice or written quotation showing the supplier identity, items or services, quantities, total cost, delivery terms and payment details. Confirm the payment account belongs to the business.
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4
Agree delivery, timing and recourse
Record specifications, milestones, delivery dates, inspection arrangements and what happens if the order is incomplete or late. Avoid paying in full before you understand the terms.
For buyers
Compare side-by-side quotes from matched businesses, check their verification score, and confirm delivery terms in writing.
Request quotes →For business owners
Claim your profile for free, or get Verified (free for claimed businesses until 31 Jan 2027).
Claim or manage your business profile →