There’s nothing sweeter than making money online—I do it myself through writing. But if there’s one thing I can admit, it’s that it’s far from easy. It can be draining and incredibly exhausting. It’s a process that demands persistence, effort, and pushing beyond limits.
For those looking to make money online in Kenya, writing is often one of the first options considered. Many people search for terms like “how to make money online writing” or “how to write and get paid.”
In 2025, expert writers in Kenya can earn over Ksh 60,000 per month, while beginners typically start at around Ksh 15,000 per month. Here’s how you can start earning from writing.
Legit Sites to Write and Get Paid in Kenya
The internet is full of content mills that exploit writers, so this guide focuses only on legitimate platforms that fairly compensate writers for their skills.
1. Aasai TV Kenya
Aasai TV Kenya operates similarly to the now-defunct Hivisasa, allowing citizen reporters to submit local and national news stories. Writers can contribute content based on trending news or rewrite stories from credible sources like Techweez, The Standard, and Nation.
✅ How to start: Register on Aasai TV’s website and start writing. ✅ Payment: Earn Ksh 50 per 100 views, with bonuses for 1,000+ views. ✅ Tip: Focus on current, high-engagement news stories.
2. Vocal
Vocal is a writing platform for articles, poetry, fiction, and personal stories. Founded in 2016, it offers free and premium plans (Vocal+ costs $9.99/month), with higher payouts for premium members.
✅ Payment:
- Regular creators earn $1.50 – $3.80 per 1,000 views.
- Vocal+ members earn up to $6 per 1,000 views. ✅ Tip: Participate in writing contests and challenges for extra earnings.
How to Earn a Living Writing Online in Kenya
3. Medium
Medium is a social publishing platform where anyone can write and share articles. It has a Partner Program that allows writers to earn based on engagement (reading time and claps).
✅ Payment: Writers earn through subscriptions and engagement. ✅ Tip: Write high-quality, engaging stories that attract paying members.
4. X (Twitter)
Since Elon Musk’s acquisition, X (formerly Twitter) introduced monetization features like ad revenue sharing, subscriptions, and tips.
✅ Requirements for Creator Revenue Sharing:
- Be an X Premium subscriber.
- Have 500+ followers.
- Generate 5 million impressions in 3 months. ✅ Tip: Engage with high-visibility posts and influencers to increase impressions.
5. PopSugar
PopSugar accepts guest posts on entertainment, fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle topics. Through their POPSUGAR Voices program, writers are paid per article.
✅ Payment: $50 per article, processed within 30 days. ✅ Tip: Pitch trending topics focused on Hollywood and Latin culture.
6. Listverse
Listverse is one of the best-paying writing sites for Kenyans who enjoy creating “Top 10” listicles on history, mysteries, pop culture, and bizarre facts.
✅ Payment: $100 per article via PayPal. ✅ Tip: Submit well-researched, unique listicles.
Final Thoughts
Writing online in Kenya isn’t just possible—it’s profitable! These platforms offer real earning opportunities for dedicated writers. Whether you specialize in news writing, storytelling, listicles, or social media content, there’s a niche for you. Just start writing!
