How to Make Money Online Writing in Kenya [2025]

There is no sweet thing as making money online. I do it myself. Writing.

However, the one thing that I can confess is that the thing is hard. Draining a bit, I can say, explained well as "you have to die to yourself."

Even so, many people who would love to make money online in Kenya, and even around the world, usually first think of writing as a way to pull in quick cash on the internet in this 21st century. That is on prominent search of 'how to make money online writing' or 'how to write and get paid' on Google and other global search platforms.

So today, as a writer, I am going to show you all about making money through writing online and we will focus on Kenya. The average amount a writer can earn in Kenya in 2025 is upwards Ksh60,000 per month for experts and about Ksh15,000 per month for beginners;

Legit sites to write and get paid in Kenya

Because we understand that the internet is fraught with content mills taking advantage of writers who put in the effort to get paid, we will only be looking at credible sites that actually pay writers real money for their words.

The following are the online sites that pay Kenyan writers in 2025;

1. Aasai TV Kenya

Do you remember Hivisasa.com, the crowdsourced media site that closed down in early 2020? - Aasai TV Kenya works in exactly the same way, delivering national, local and county-level news, reviews, and interviews, primarily through their website, allowing citizen reporters to share stories and get paid via mobile money for published articles.

Writers from all around Kenya can send them stories about what is happening in their communities or rewrite them from credible news sources like The Standard, Business Daily, Business Today, Techweez, and Nation, among others. Their editors then check if the articles meet their quality and editorial standards before publishing them on the website.

To get started, visit Aasai TV's website, register as a writer, and start writing. Tip: Write current news. There are many things happening in the country that Kenyans want to know about.

Like Hivisasa, they pay via M-PESA, with payment starting from Ksh50 for 100 views and offering bonuses for reaching 1,000 reads and more!

2. Vocal Media

Vocal.media is a website and community platform where individuals can publish and share their creative writing, including articles, poetry, fiction, and personal stories.

The platform was founded in 2016 and has since grown to become a popular place for writers to showcase their work, connect with other writers, and gain exposure.

It is free to use, but users can also choose to become members of Vocal+ for a $9.99 monthly fee, which gives them access to additional features and benefits, such as larger payouts for their work and exclusive writing prompts.

Vocal.media has a team of editors who review and curate content, and they also run various writing challenges and contests throughout the year.

Though getting published can be tough due to content requirements, Vocal pays handsomely on a CPM (cost per thousand) basis, between $1.50 and $3.80 per 1,000 views for regular creators, and up to $6 for Vocal+ members.

Overall, however, it is a vibrant online community for writers to share their work and engage with other writers and readers.

3. Medium

Medium.com is a social publishing platform that is open to all and home to a diverse array of stories, ideas and perspectives - It is an online site where anyone can write and share articles, essentially acting as a digital space for blogging, with the potential for writers to earn money through the Medium Partner Program, which costs just a dollar per month in Kenya.

On Medium, anyone, including professional writers and everyday individuals, can write and promote their stories to a vast audience of millions both on and off the platform.

When leveraged well, the site can help one get seen online, attract ideal readers, and even make money in the form of royalties on their writing, as the Partner Program enables users to place their stories behind a paywall as a way of making them eligible for monetization after subscription.

Medium pays writers based on reader engagement, including reading time and claps. The more engaging your content, the more you can earn.

4. PopSugar

While PopSugar is very choosy when it comes to accepting guest posts, they pay above $30 for articles on entertainment, fashion, beauty, wellness, and other lifestyle-related topics, particularly focused on Hollywood and Latinx culture.

Through their POPSUGAR Voices program, writers in Kenya can get paid per article, with rates varying based on story format, length, and whether visuals (like images or videos) are included.

Typically, they pay $50 per article and payments are made within 30 days after publication.

5. Listverse

If you want to write "Top 10" lists online, one of the best websites in the world is Listverse.com. Listverse is always looking for stories in a range of niches, including history, mysteries, crime, pop culture, bizarre facts, and more.

It works like this: You write your list (minimum of 10 items), send it in, the editors review it; and if published, you get paid $100 via PayPal!

There are multiple editors to pitch to, depending on the topic. They also provide guides on ideas that their readers love the most.

In any pitch to them, include a sample headline for the piece, a 2-3 sentence description of the angle of the story, sources to verify your facts, and your plan for photos (if applicable).

6. X (Twitter)

Since the richest man in the whole world, Elon Musk, bought Twitter and changed it to X, the social media platform has been allowing users to monetize their presence by introducing features like ad revenue sharing, subscriptions, and tips to generate income.

With Creator Revenue Sharing, eligible users can earn money by posting on X after meeting specific eligibility criteria, such as follower count and engagement levels. To qualify for ad revenue sharing, you need to:

* Be an X Premium subscriber

* Have at least 500 followers

* Generate 5 million impressions in three months

To start making money through writing on X, go for X Premium+ at Ksh2,458.33 monthly, which supports long-form writing, and begin publishing.

The amount of money you can earn on X depends on the type of content you create, your location, and the platform's monetization structure in general. Earnings start at around $5 to $10 for five million impressions.

Those have been the legit sites where you can register to start making money online in Kenya in 2025.

As seen, writing online in Kenya isn't just possible—it's profitable! The mentioned platforms provide real opportunities for dedicated writers to earn a living. Whether you prefer news writing, storytelling, listicles, or social media content, there’s a niche for you. Success in your writing explorations!