Ezra: Solving the $100 Million Student Housing Crisis -

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Every single semester brings a giant housing mess for many students. They scramble to find hostels but often meet very mean agents. These scammers take big deposits for rooms that do not exist. This makes parents panic and students lose a lot of money. However, Ezra Maina Kiranya has a bold plan to fix this mess. He wants to use smart tech to make housing very safe.

Ezra Finds the Big Problem

Students struggle to find hostels that are actually real and safe. Many landlords lie about their rooms or add sneaky hidden fees. Furthermore, current websites do not check if a room is truly real. Ezra believes students deserve much better than these housing scams.

Trust is now worth a whole lot of money on campus. Therefore, students will gladly pay for a platform they can trust. They want to know their money is going to a real place. This creates a massive gap in the market for a hero.

How Ezra Builds Digital Trust

The new plan uses a “Digital Guarantee” to protect every student. First, the system checks the ID of every single landlord. This makes sure the person owning the hostel is real. Next, team members visit hostels to see them in person. They use special photos that show the exact real location.

Also, the app holds your money safely in a neutral spot. This is called an escrow-style deposit system for extra safety. The landlord only gets paid after you move in safely. This simple step reduces the chance of scams to zero.

Why Ezra Sees a Huge Opportunity

Mobile money is growing very fast across the whole continent. Parents also want to see real proof before they pay. This creates a massive chance to build a giant business. Ezra knows that urbanization is moving very fast right now.

The platform earns money from verified listings and small fees. It also works with fintech partners for easy payment plans. Finally, this makes finding a home easy for every student. Ezra is turning a huge campus pain into a win.