Contributions (michango)

Ask for pledges, record payments, send reminders.

Turn it on

On your event page, open Contributions (michango). Say what it's for, set a target if you like, and write how guests should pay you, for example M-Pesa 0754 123 456 (Asha Mushi) or your Lipa Namba. Choose Kiswahili or English for messages to guests.

Ask for pledges (ahadi)

From WhatsApp & SMS, choose Ask for pledges. Each guest gets a link to their own contribution page, where they can make a pledge and see how to pay you.

When a guest pays

Guests pay you directly, to the number or account you gave. Then:

1. The guest taps Nimeshalipa / I've paid and enters the amount and the transaction code from their payment SMS.
2. You get an email, and the payment shows under To confirm.
3. Check your M-Pesa messages for that code, correct the amount if needed, and tap Confirm (or Not received).

You can also record cash, mobile money or bank payments yourself on each guest's page.

Remind and thank

Pledge reminders tell each guest what they pledged, what they've given and what's left, with your payment details. Thank you messages go to guests who have given.

Keep track

See the total collected against your target, who still owes, and download everything for Excel.