Five proven ways of earning Money in Kenya.

 1. Copy writing 

Copywriting: You don't have to be an expert writer to earn money from writing. Many companies will pay people to write articles on various topics for their websites. As long as what you write is interesting and well-researched, you can earn a decent amount of money per article, even if it isn't grammatically perfect. 

There are hundreds of local and international websites always hiring new writers - you could pitch to them directly or create an account at freelance websites such as Upwork and get linked to companies looking for writers. The upside of working through freelance websites is that your income is guaranteed - a client cannot shortchange you as opposed to dealing directly with them. However, you will have to part with a percentage of your earnings to enjoy the service.

2. Flipping Clothes

Flipping Clothes - Kenya's economy has been growing over the past couple of years, and with that growth has come more potential customers. If you have clothes lying around that will fit Kenyans, why not sell them on Facebook or at a flea market? Depending on how appealing it is to the target customer, you can make a significant amount.

 

3. Delivery Services

Kenyans, especially since the pandemic, have become very receptive to the idea of allowing others, that they have never met, to run errands for them. The business of deliveries has thus become very popular over the last two years. 

Using various means including door-to-door marketing or on social media, or setting up a brick-and-mortar company, you offer to deliver items at a fee. You are responsible for the logistics of getting the thing to its destination, but it can be almost anything. 

The possibilities are endless. You can help people move things around town or even across the country without paying for shipping or gas. You're helping others out and making money at the same time.

4. Taxi Services

Offering taxi services in Kenya is a great way to make money fast. Many taxi companies need drivers, and they're willing to pay well for drivers who can accept credit cards. You can also drive if you own a vehicle and sign up for taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt. 

Note that the taxi business is complex with the rising fuel prices, the need to service car loans with fidelity, and some taxi apps may have low margins that may not meet your needs.

Nevertheless, when well run, a taxi business can guarantee a daily income with a very low barrier to entry which makes it one of the easiest ways to make money fast in Kenya. 

5. Cleaning Services

Office space in Nairobi has expanded significantly over the last decade which birthed the need for professional cleaning services when the idea of hiring a permanent cleaner became less viable. 

Domestic cleaning services have always been in demand with mama fuas running the show on a much, much smaller scale in low-income neighbourhoods. Given the option of a more professional, structured cleaning service provider, many will buy in - especially in middle-income homes that have more specialised needs. 

Being a service that thrives in high trust, you have to spend some time brand building, possibly choosing a niche area or niche service, and start onboarding customers who will be your ambassadors. Setting up a formal cleaning company is the best way as opposed to advertising an individual.