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In this guide, we’ll show you the real, legit ways people are earning money online in Kenya. No false promises or fairytales. With examples of real Kenyans doing it, including tips from MESHERS. 💡 If you’re not a member yet – hint! Join us! Get the app for free from the play store today.

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Tuanze na na the no-experience-necessary hustles na side gigs. Unaeza anza many of these adi leo, with just a phone, laptop, and a few shillings. But starting is easy. Keeping going is what will make you money.

Funza ngoso au kilami to international learners kwa platforms ka italki or funza Swa to wale wasee wanakam Kenya, wanaitwa expats. You can find expats in Facebook groups like Nairobi Expat Social.

Na si Kilami ama Swa pekee unaeza funza, online tutoring on topics like reading, math, and even singing, is also taking off across Kenya.

Unajua vile wakenya wengi hutafuta majobs right? Now imagine hiyo market yote ywa wasee wanadai kuandikiwa ama hata ku-editiwa CV. Help Kenyan jobseekers improve their chances of success with a better CV (but make sure they know it’s still not a guarantee they’ll get work). Unaeza pia offer ku-design the CVs for them using Canva CV templates, many of which are free.

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Umm, ukiskia “freelancing” you probably think “freelance writing” or “academic writing.” Yeah, you can make money freelance writing – but that’s not the only skill people can pay you for.

Kuna Kenyan freelancers making money doing just about anything:

1.Social media marketing.

2.Virtual assistance.

3.Graphic design .

4.Accounting.

5.Coding.

6.Customer support.

And much more..

Freelancing ni one of our top side hustles in 2024 because it gives you flexibility, and you can start doing it in addition to another (full-time) job, college ama parenting.

Even better, unaeza freelance for local and international businesses. Imagine getting paid in USD for something you’re already doing here at home. Prezo ana-encourage wasee wafinye Lapi wapate dollar!

Tuongee ukweli lakini, most of these freelance roles require a bit of experience. Especially if you go international, competition is tough. You’ll be competing with the best in the world.

Though, remote gigs for beginners are for instance data entry ama transcription, which don’t require much experience.

So, if you’re just starting out,kama ndio una-anza, stick to freelancing for Kenyan businesses to build your basic skills and experience first.

Avoid freelance platforms ka Upwork and Fiverr for now, and ask around kwa mtaa ama social yako to see if anyone needs help.

In the MESH community we’ve got Kenyan small business owners hiring for freelance gigs all the time. If you’re not a member yet, get the app, join, and you might find your first role.