This is a guide on how you can make money online in Kenya. The current tough economic conditions in Kenya require one to be extra smart to put an extra shilling in the pocket. The online sector offers a perfect opportunity for one to boost his/her earnings. With the current technological advancements, the majority of smart Kenyans have fully employed themselves online and are reaping big.
1. Freelance Writing/ Online Writing
This is simply the best area you can make a good amount of cash from. There are several online academic and article writing platforms such as Iwriter, Upwork, Fiverr, Bluecorp. etc, where you can make good use of your writing skills to make money. You can make over 1,000 shillings from such writing platforms. You can also open up a blog or website that runs payable ads.
2. Vlogging
You can make a killing by becoming a Youtube vlogger whereby you earn money based on the advertisements displayed on your vlogs. All you need to do is open up a Youtube channel, look for the right content and market the channel to get subscribers.
3. Web Designing
4. Affiliate Marketing
This entails promoting businesses online and getting paid whenever someone buys a product through the various sites and links you have shared on social media pages and sites.
5. Managing Social Media Pages/ Social Media Expert
You can make a lot of money if you spend most of your time on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. A company can hire you to manage their social media pages and pay you dearly for that simple task.
6. Dropshipping
This is a supply chain method where a retailer does not keep an inventory of the item he/she sells but transfers the orders of the customer to a third party who then ships the item or product directly to the customer. It is more of an e-commerce model that only requires you to have a functional laptop and a good internet connection. You can get started by visiting platforms such as Shopify.
7. Online Surveys
You can make money by participating in online surveys and doing online research jobs for specific companies. Some of the online survey sites you can start with include; Survey Junkie, Mobrog, Swagbucks, etc.
This sector requires you to be computer literate and have excellent written communication skills, as data entry mainly involves copying data from written documents into a computer or any other electronic device.
9. Selling eBooks
You can write and sell online downloadable books containing information on various sectors such as business, technology etc. You can sell your ebooks on platforms such as Amazon.
10. Forex Trading
Forex trading is all about buying and selling currencies online. It is a platform where traders and investors exchange, buy and sell world currencies. It is a lucrative venture that however needs you to get some proper training before you start making a fortune. Various online platforms offer such training services at a fee.
