How to Get Additional Sources of Income in Kenya
"HustleHub Africa lists the 10 best side hustles in Kenya. These include affiliate marketing, freelancing, dropshipping, and social media management. It also gives tips on earning money with Mpesa. It connects to earlier guides on making money online and affiliate marketing. This helps readers build a steady online income by 2025. "
Quick Summary:
Need additional sources of income in Kenya? However, you are a student, employee, or an entrepreneur, there are millions of side hustles in Kenya that can allow you to earn more in 2025. HustleHub Africa offers a list of ten practical and profitable ideas. These ideas, which include online gigs, online businesses, and affiliate marketing, can be started today. Most of them require little to no capital.
1. Freelance Content Creation and Writing.
Online writers have taken Kenya as their home. Article writing, blog posts, and copywriting can also make you money using websites such as Upwork, Fiverr and iWriter. When you are constant, then you can just earn in Ksh 30,000-100,000 per month depending on the clientele.
Hint: It is best to write about the subject you know well (e.g., traveling, money, education) and then edit your work with the help of Grammarly.
👉 Related: How to make money online in Kenya (2025 Guide)
2. Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to earn passive income in Kenya. You just advertise goods or services and make a commission on every sale. You can sell worldwide and earn locally using platforms like Amazon Associates, CJ Affiliate, and Alibaba.
We are HustleHub Africa Soko. We make affiliate marketing easy for newcomers. Our platform offers tools, dashboards, and Mpesa withdrawals.
3. Social Media Management
Companies are also recruiting social media managers to manage Instagram, Tik Tok and X (Twitter) pages. On a case-by-case basis, you can charge an account between Ksh 5, 000 and 20, 000 a month.
Begin with small local SMEs and expand your portfolio. Add this up with digital design capabilities to provide more value.
4. Digital Courses and Online Tutoring.
Education has gone virtual and so can you. In case you are exceptional in math, science, or languages, you can teach on sites such as Preply, TutorMe, or even develop your course and sell it on the digital skills platform of HustleHub Africa (soon!).
🎓 Hack: Film lessons on YouTube, build a personal brand and get clients.
5. Dropshipping and E-commerce
Due to the emergence of Jumia, Shopify, and WooCommerce, it is now possible to launch an online store without holding inventory. Pay attention to such trended products as smart devices, fashion, or home gadgets.
Establish a shop, promote through social media and have local delivery partners within Nairobi or Mombasa.
6. YouTube Content Production and Tik Tok Content Production.
Brand sponsorships and affiliate links are highly lucrative as far as short-form video content is concerned. Begin with niche content - e.g., tech reviews, comedy or financial advice.
Stay consistent and engage your audience. This will help you secure sponsorships and earn money through affiliate links on HustleHub Africa.
7. Virtual Assistance
Small businesses and entrepreneurs often need help with admin tasks, emails, scheduling, and research. On the Upwork or remote job boards, you may make a profit between $515/hour by providing virtual assistant services.
This can be paired with project management tools such as Trello or ClickUp to be efficient.
8. Internet Surveys and Shopping Research.
Online surveys are a side income although they are not high paying. Some websites, such as Swagbucks, InboxDollars, and ySense, enable Kenyans to get little cash or gift cards after taking surveys.
In order to maximize revenue, target those platforms, which have PayPal or Mpesa withdrawals.
9. Blogging and SEO Writing
Blogging can become a full-time venture with the help of Google AdSense, brand requests and affiliate links.
Write useful content with keywords, use your niche, whether it be tech, beauty, or finance, content. Make an income through the affiliate dashboard of HustleHub Africa, and monitor income.
🧠 Hint: Visit OneSocialStack.co.ke to create your work digital profile and generate brand partnerships.
10. Digital Art and NFT Design
Digital art and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) let creative minds earn money globally. Sell art on OpenSea, or create posters, logos, and social media templates with customers on Fiverr.
Pro Insight: Design your affiliate marketing with your design work to earn two times more.
The Relationships between These Side Hustles.
All these hustles are related to a single concept, which is digital empowerment. The internet is your best tool. It helps with freelancing, promoting affiliate links, and managing social pages.
HustleHub Africa is where those Kenyans will get an opportunity to earn, learn, and develop.
By combining skills, affiliate programs, and smart tools, you can create multiple income sources. This will help you reach your goals in 2025 and beyond.
Final Thoughts
The digital economy in Kenya is growing quickly. You don't need millions to get started. You can make a living anywhere with a smartphone, the internet and a little regularity.
With HustleHub Africa, you can discover real earning opportunities and hit your first target of Ksh 10,000 online.
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Written by
Ian Muiruri