Tich Mobile App Joins EquityPilot to Revolutionize Youth Employment in Kenya

KISUMU, Kenya - March 25, 2026 - PRLog -- Addressing the Urban Employment Crisis
Kenya is currently navigating a significant demographic challenge, with individuals aged 15–34 making up approximately 35% of the national population. This group faces the highest unemployment rates in the country, particularly within rapidly expanding urban centers such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret. Millions of these young people reside in informal settlements where access to stable, formal labor pathways is severely limited.

The Tich App Solution: Formalizing the Gig Economy
Tich is a mobile-first marketplace specifically designed to connect urban Kenyan youth with short-term, gig, and informal work opportunities. The platform is engineered to increase employment visibility while simultaneously providing basic worker protections.

Strategic Partnership with FasterCapital
Tich has officially joined the EquityPilot program hosted by FasterCapital, a prominent global venture builder and incubator. Founded in 2014, FasterCapital is recognized as a leading venture builder in terms of startups supported and capital raised. Through the EquityPilot program, FasterCapital will provide Tich with:
i)        Technical Support: Finalizing Android development refinements to ensure a robust user experience.
ii)      Execution Coaching: Strategic mentorship and go-to-market guidance from industry experts.
iii)    Network Access: Introductions to vital local stakeholders, mentors, and ecosystem partners.
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, expressed his enthusiasm: "We're excited to support Tich through EquityPilot. Our team will focus on execution milestones and connecting the startup with the right ecosystem stakeholders".

The Next 90 Days: The immediate focus for Tich involves a targeted pilot deployment across Nairobi and Mombasa. During this phase, the team will:
a)      Complete Development:
b)      Launch Pilot Markets:.
c)      Onboard Partners:

d)     Measure Success:

Funding and Expansion Goals
To facilitate this 12-month go-to-market strategy, Tich is seeking US$150,000 in funding. This capital will be allocated toward:
i)        User Acquisition:
ii)      Operational Scaling:
iii)    Stakeholder Engagement:

About Tich App
Tich is a mobile application dedicated to increasing employment visibility for 15–34-year-old urban Kenyans. By aggregating gig work and improving matching efficiency, Tich strives to create a more equitable and accessible labor market.
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/tichapp/home (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://sites.google.com/...)

About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is an international venture builder that supports early-stage startups through co-funding and technical co-founding. Its EquityPilot program is specifically designed to help innovative companies build scalable solutions through mentorship and strategic network support. Website: https://www.fastercapital.com

Media Contacts:
Lydia Zeng FasterCapital
Email: lydia.zeng@fastercapital.com
Phone: +1 (512) 400-0256