About iSkillLink
Skills are learned at the bench
Every year, thousands of young people in Mbarara and across Uganda want a skill they can earn from. And in workshops, market stalls and kitchens all over the region, there are people who already do that work well — with no simple, trusted way to teach it and be paid for it. iSkillLink connects the two.
What we stand for
What we hold ourselves to
Learn where the work happens
At a real bench, with real tools and real jobs — not slides or videos.
Check people before they teach
Every educator passes four checks, including a visit to their workshop, before anyone can book them.
Hold the money until it’s earned
Learners’ MoMo payments wait with us until the session has happened. If it doesn’t, they’re refunded.
How it works
From first message to finished session
You learn from someone who does the work, at their workbench. Your money is held by us until the session has happened.
Find someone
Browse educators near you, or tell us what you want to learn and your budget and we’ll look for someone.
Send a booking request
Pick a date, time and how long. Nothing is charged yet.
The educator confirms
They accept the session, or suggest another time.
Pay into escrow
Pay with MTN MoMo or Airtel Money. iSkillLink holds the money — the educator doesn’t have it yet.
Learn at the bench
Work with real tools on real jobs. Mark the session done afterwards and leave an honest review.
Where your money goes
- 01You pay
With MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, after the educator confirms.
- 02iSkillLink holds it
The money waits with us. Nobody has been paid yet.
- 03The session happens
You learn at the bench, then confirm it’s done.
- 04The educator is paid
90% goes to their MoMo. 10% is our fee.
If the session doesn’t happen — the educator cancels or doesn’t show — our team in Mbarara refunds you in full, or helps you agree a new date.
How we check educators
Nobody can take bookings until all four are done. Profiles that are still being checked say so.
- Check 1
National ID
We match your NIN to your national ID card.
- Check 2
Background check
Bring an LC1 letter and police clearance to your interview.
- Check 3
Interview
We call you on WhatsApp to arrange a short conversation.
- Check 4
Workshop visit
We visit your workshop to see your tools and finished work.
Who we are
Started in Mbarara, run from Mbarara
Ashabahebwa Hassan, founder
Our small team checks every educator, answers learners on WhatsApp, and releases every payout by hand.
Mbarara City, Western Uganda
Still have questions?
Our team in Mbarara answers on WhatsApp, Monday to Saturday.