Seven ways Kenyans are making money online
There are Kenyans who have mastered the art of making money online. As millions were reported to have lost their jobs since the coronavirus pandemic, most people turned to online jobs. So, like other Kenyans, what online jobs can you do to start earning?
1.Start a virtual store
In the coming years, e-commerce is estimated to be worth Sh400 billion. This is a clear indication that the sector is booming and has got growth potential. One can create a virtual store in popular online market places such as Kilimall or Masoko and gain a vast market for his/her products.
2. List your personal car on car sharing platforms -RIDE
This is the next frontier in Car sharing/rental business. List your car on Ride and this being a platform ,they will present to you pre-vetted car renters near you. They allow you set your own price , buy instant protection plan to cover your car incase of a physical damage and allow you full control of your car availability.
You can read more from https://www.riderentals.co/ride-launches-neighbor-to-neighbor-car-sharing-in-kenya
See below the reviews on their website:
“I have tried offering my car for car rental firms that worked fine, but this one is certainly the best of them all. It brings efficiency to a new level of simplicity. I can now use my car with family and rent it out”
Jane , Kitengela
You can be the RIDE freelance sales person /Broker and recruit your friends for a pay.
3.Do academic writing
Making money online cannot be mentioned without academic writing crossing the mind. A lot of research is done when doing this type of writing. If you like to learn new things and write as you earn money, this online job suits you. The trick here is to gain experience and develop your profile. Networking with fellow writers and writing companies also enables you to find jobs easily.
4. Bike Sharing
Offer your Mountain bike for bike sharing to your neighbor families and events
If you own a mountain bike, earn by sharing your bike with your friends and Neighbors. Its made easy as you do not have to worry about your bike safety-Ride covers you.
See below the reviews on their website:
Rona Cyclist:“I joined cycling during Corona lockdowns. As a family , we bought 4 MTB bikes that we rarely use but we are not ready to sell them. Hearing that we can make some cash hiring them out to our neighbors is an amazing opportunity. ”
You can be the RIDE freelance sales person /Broker and recruit your friends for a pay.
5. Start a vlog
This is a popular way of earning money online in Kenya, especially among the millennials. With vlogging, one needs to have a minimum of a thousand subscribers on YouTube to start earning. The content should also be interesting enough to keep people glued on your channel hence get to see adverts placed on your video. If your content is not engaging, viewers won't spend enough time watching; this affects the advert's number of views, which proportionally affects what one earns.
6. Participate in online polls and surveys
Earn money online in Kenya by answering questions posed by research sites in Kenya, such as Paid View Point. These questions are not as challenging as they focus on your views and opinions about a product or service you have interacted with.
7. Earn by reviewing mobile apps
Are you open and willing to test various applications and give your comments? This is one of the easiest ways to earn money online in Kenya. Software developers depend on users' views to improve their products. Therefore, you can have fun with the apps as you earn that extra coin. Also, remember that the more applications you review, the more money you get.
To sum it all up, there is something for everyone to do to earn online. Therefore, try the above and other methods until you find the one that works for you. Considering the ability to work in the comfort of your living- room, I think online jobs are among the most flexible and lucrative ways to earn money in Kenya.
