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Explore this ideaKëruLogis — Verified Short-Term Rental
Senegalese platform for short-term furnished apartment rentals, with property and host verification for a secure and local experience.
The Problem
The short-term rental market in Senegal is dominated by platforms like Airbnb that charge high commissions (15-20%) and are not adapted to local realities (cash payments, no bank card, insufficient property verification). Owners struggle to trust tenants and vice versa. The diaspora and African business travelers are looking for alternatives to expensive hotels without quality guarantees in uncontrolled apartments.
The Opportunity
Tourism in Senegal grew 15% in 2025, with 1.5 million visitors. The short-term furnished apartment segment is growing 3 times faster than traditional hospitality. The Senegalese diaspora (over 700,000 people) returns en masse each summer and prefers apartments for family stays.
The Concept
KëruLogis is the first local short-term rental platform with physical inspection of each property (professional photos + 40-point quality checklist), host and tenant verification (ID + selfie + verified reviews), and 100% local payment (Wave, Orange Money, cash at agency). A local concierge service manages keys, linen, and cleaning. Packages tailored to the diaspora (summer stays, winter returns) and business travelers (company invoicing) are offered. The commission is 10%, half of Airbnb's.
The "Secret Sauce" (USP)
- Certified physical inspection: each apartment is visited and validated by a KëruLogis agent before listing, guaranteeing photo-reality compliance
- 100% local payment: Wave, Orange Money, and cash at agency — no bank card required, accessible to everyone
- Turnkey diaspora package: airport welcome, transfer, linen provided, daily cleaning, and Dakar guide included in a single package
Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
To get started quickly:Website with 30 verified apartments in Dakar (Plateau, Almadies, Mermoz), WhatsApp booking system and Wave payment, with a field agent for key management.
