The Ultimate Guide to Making Money Online with your Phone in Kenya

How to make money online with your phone IN KENYA

We are so fortunate to live in an era where things get done virtually. The internet has changed the world in so many ways.

It has also created a new form of addiction that many people just can’t seem to be able to do anything about; the smartphones addiction.

The average person will spend hours a day on social media, watching videos on YouTube, checking their email, reading articles. Everything on the internet has been specifically designed to keep us hooked.

Companies spend billions every year researching and developing new ways to make you addicted to their platforms.

Unfortunately in all that time spent online, the amount of productive work being done is minimal.

How great would it be if we could use that same energy to start earning money online rather than mindlessly waste it on social media?

Well, the good news is that it’s now possible to do just. There are tons of money making apps and sites that can be used to start making money online with your phone. This article will discuss 30 actual ways to start making money from your smartphone in Kenya.

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Apps that pay you real money

See below a number of money making apps and websites, including paid online surveys, apps that pay you to watch videos and ads, and real money earning games.

Watch ads and get paid

Swagbucks

Swagbucks is probably the most popular money making app out there. Users get paid for things such as watching ads and videos, answering survey questions, playing games, etc. You can redeem your earnings through Paypal.

Cash Pirate

Cash Pirate is another great app that pays to watch videos, download videos, etc. You get to redeem your money after reaching 2,500 points.

Fronto

Fronto is an app that takes up your phone’s lock screen and displays ads on it. You can swipe through the ads just like you would to unlock your phone. The more ads you swipe through, the more points you earn, which can later be redeemed.

Locket

Locket is similar to Fronto in the sense that it takes up your phone’s lock screen to display ads which you can swipe through to earn real money.

Quickrewards

Quickrewards has paid out over 7 million dollars to its users for tasks such as watching videos and playing games. You can withdraw your earnings through Paypal.

Paid online surveys

Opinion space

Opinion space is a credible paid online surveys site that sends you profile appropriate surveys that come with cash rewards. Once your cash accumulates, you can get paid through Mpesa, Paypal and several other ways.

InboxDollars

InboxDollars has been around for over 20 years and claims to have paid users more than 50 million USD for taking online surveys. It’s one of the more credible sites for earning extra money from home.

Survey Junkie

Survey Junkie is another credible online surveys platform that has been around for ages.

Toluna

Toluna pays users to share their opinions on new products and services that are about to launch.

iRazoo

iRazoo pays real money for answering online surveys as well as tasks such as downloading apps, watching ads, playing games, etc. The company has paid out over 100 million USD.

Real money earning games

Qriket

Qriket is a game that lets you spin a wheel to earn money. The amount you can win in a spin ranges from 5 cents to $10. When you run out of spins, you simply watch some ads to get more spins.

Mistplay

Mistplay is an app that serves you games based on your profile. Each game has a different points system, the more you play the more you can earn.

Coin Pop

Coin Pop is an Android app that rewards you with gift cards and real cash for playing sponsored games.

Luckstatic

The Luckstatic app gives you tickets to play different types of games online. You can use your tickets to win cash prizes than range anywhere from $1 to $10,000.

Lucky Level

Lucky Level gives you an opportunity to win money by simply scratching cards and spinning a wheel. You can scratch dozens of cards a day to increase your chances of winning up to $1,000.

Other money making apps

Receipt Hog

Receipt Hog pays you to take photos of your shopping receipts and upload them in the app.

Current Rewards

Current Rewards pays users real money for listening to online radio stations. While listening, other opportunities to earn points can pop up like taking short surveys, testing new apps and games, etc.

Smart App

Smart App is a research study where users get paid to give up their smartphone data to companies so that they can improve their products. The data submitted is analyzed anonymously.

MobileXpression

MobileXpression is a market research company that pays users to install new apps that are being tested on their smartphones.

Slidejoy

Slidejoy pays users to rent space on their phone’s lock screen, which it then uses to display ads and trending news.

Easy online businesses you can start and run on your phone

If you would like to take things to the next level, then you should seriously consider starting an online business that can be run from a phone. Starting your own online business has a significantly greater potential of earning money online than using money making apps and sites.

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Profitable online business ideas

Sell photos on Shutterstock

If you have a decent smartphone camera, then you can sign up to be a contributor on stock photo platforms like Shutterstock. All you need to do is take quality photos of yourself doing different things and publish them. Every time somebody uses your photos, you get paid a commission.

Become an English tutor on NiceTalk

NiceTalk is a learning app that provides students with access to fluent English speakers through video chat. It’s a great way to make money online by teaching a language you’re already good at.

Trade forex and binary options on IQ Option

Trading forex and binary options is a fun and exciting way to invest and make money online. It almost feels like playing a game. The great thing is that you don’t need much capital to get started on platforms like IQ Option.

Refurbish and sell old stuff you don’t use

Most people’s homes are filled with stuff they don’t use, including furniture, electronics and clothes. Such items can be refurbished and sold online. It’s a great way to organize your home and make some money at the same time.

If you ever doubt whether anybody would be interested in your old stuff, remember the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Become a virtual assistant

Virtual assistants are people who offer administration services to other people via the internet. A great place to find work as a virtual assistant is Upwork.

Become a social media manager

With the amount of time being spent on social media, most people have the experience and know-how to run other people’s social media accounts and get paid for it. It’s one of the easiest ways to make money online in Kenya.

Start a YouTube channel

Starting a YouTube channel is great for people with outgoing personalities. Your channel can focus on almost any topic of your choosing – essentially something you’re comfortable talking about on camera. As your channel grows, so will your earning possibilities.

Start a podcast

If you’re a person that loves sharing stories and people enjoy listening to you, then you can start your own podcast. Just like having a YouTube channel, the more listeners you have, the greater your earning potential will be from ads and sponsorships.

Editing and proofreading

If you are great at catching typos and grammatical errors, then you can offer your services as an editor and proofreader on freelancing platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.

Online consultation and coaching

Almost any marketable skills can be converted into an online consultation service. You can become an accounting coach, a business consultant, a life coach, a dating coach. If you understand fashion you can become a style coach. The possibilities are endless.