Last updated: 5 November 2026
Most of our clients find us through someone they trust. The Permalink Referral Programme thanks the people who make those introductions. If you know a business, school, clinic, or organisation that needs a website, software, branding, marketing, networking, or security installation, introduce them to us and earn a reward when they become a paying client.
What you can refer
Any organisation in Kenya that needs one of our services qualifies, including:
- Websites: business sites, online shops, landing pages, redesigns, hosting and maintenance.
- Software: school, hospital, POS, real estate, farm, law firm, matatu and custom management systems, and mobile apps.
- Branding: logos, brand identity, company profiles, print and signage design.
- Marketing: SEO, Google and social media ads, content and social media management.
- IT and networking: office networks, Wi-Fi, structured cabling, servers and IT support contracts.
- Security: CCTV, alarms, access control, electric fencing and vehicle tracking.
How it works
- Introduce. Send us the contact’s name, organisation, phone or email, and what they need, by email or WhatsApp. Please let them know you are referring them.
- We connect. Our team reaches out, understands their needs, and prepares a tailored proposal. We keep you updated on progress.
- They sign up. The referral qualifies when the client accepts a quote and pays their first invoice.
- You get rewarded. We pay your reward via M-Pesa or bank transfer within 14 days of the client’s first payment clearing.
Rewards
| Project value (first invoice, excl. VAT) | Your reward |
|---|---|
| Up to KES 50,000 | 10% of the project value |
| KES 50,001 – 250,000 | 7.5% of the project value |
| Above KES 250,000 | 5% of the project value, capped at KES 50,000 |
Referred clients also receive a 5% welcome discount on their first project. Rewards apply to the first project only; recurring services such as hosting, maintenance, and support retainers are excluded unless agreed in writing.
Example rewards
| Referred project | First invoice (excl. VAT) | Your reward |
|---|---|---|
| Business website | KES 40,000 | KES 4,000 |
| Office CCTV installation | KES 120,000 | KES 9,000 |
| School management system | KES 400,000 | KES 20,000 |
| Enterprise software project | KES 1,500,000 | KES 50,000 (cap) |
There is no limit on how many people you can refer. Refer five businesses, earn five rewards.
Who can take part
- Existing and past clients, partners, freelancers, and members of the public aged 18 or over.
- Permalink employees and their immediate household members are not eligible. Registered Referral Partners also need a valid ID and KRA PIN.
- Self-referrals, or referrals of organisations you own or control, do not qualify.
Tips for a successful referral
- Ask first. Tell the person you are passing on their details so they expect our call.
- Share the need. A line or two about what they want (for example “a new website with M-Pesa payments”) helps us prepare.
- Use a warm introduction. A WhatsApp group with you, them and us often gets the fastest response.
- Include your details. Add your name and referral code (or M-Pesa number) so we can credit and pay you correctly.
Frequently asked questions
How will I know if my referral signed up?
We confirm receipt of your referral within one working day and update you when the client accepts a quote and when your reward is paid.
Can I refer a business outside Nairobi?
Yes. We serve clients across Kenya, and many services are delivered remotely. Referrals from anywhere in Kenya qualify.
Can I refer someone I don’t know personally?
Referrals work best when you know the contact and they agree to be introduced. Cold lists or contacts collected without permission do not qualify.
What if the client pays in instalments?
Your reward is calculated on the first invoice for the project and paid once that payment clears.
Can I pass my reward to the client as an extra discount instead?
Yes. Let us know when you refer them and we will apply your reward as an additional discount on their project.
Terms and conditions
- A referral is valid for 90 days from the date we receive it. If the client was already in contact with us, or another person referred them first, the earlier contact takes priority.
- Rewards are paid only after the client’s first payment clears. If that payment is refunded or reversed, the reward may be withheld or recovered.
- Rewards are paid in Kenya Shillings, less applicable withholding tax. You are responsible for any other taxes due on rewards you receive. Registered Referral Partners must provide a valid KRA PIN.
- Referrers must not make promises about price, scope, or timelines on our behalf, and must not send spam or misrepresent Permalink.
- We use referral details only to contact the referred person and administer the programme, as described in our Privacy Policy.
- We may update or end the programme at any time. Referrals submitted before a change will be honoured under the terms in place when they were made.
- Permalink’s decision on whether a referral qualifies is final.
Make a referral
Send the contact’s name, organisation, phone or email and what they need, plus your own name and M-Pesa number. The quickest way is WhatsApp:
Permalink Business Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@permalinkbusiness.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +254 706 143 654