Proof of Usefulness Report

PAY HERO KENYA

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+41

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

Pay Hero Kenya is a verifiable B2B fintech solution providing MPESA and bank payment aggregation APIs. The project has a functional website, developer documentation (docs.payhero.co.ke), and a small footprint on social media (YouTube, Trustpilot). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims ('everyone' is the audience, 'most people have used my product'). While the technology solves a genuine problem (payment integration in Kenya), the project is in the early traction phase (likely <1,000 active users) rather than the mass adoption claimed.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75

Audience Reach Impact+2

Technical Innovation+9

Evidence Of Traction+2.5

Market Timing Relevance+6

Functional Completeness+1

Subtotal+39.25

Usefulness Multiplierx1.05

Final Score+41

Project Details

Project URL

payherokenya.com

Description

Pay Hero is a payment management solution provider based in Kenya. We offer automated solutions to streamline and simplify payment processes for businesses, saving time and reducing errors. Our centralized platform allows businesses to track and manage payments from multiple channels, including MPESA Paybill numbers, Till numbers, and bank accounts.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Growing utility with room for optimization

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline