It hasn't been long since you've arrived on campus, and you've definitely noticed your seniors splurging cash and wondering how they can afford it. It's not as complicated as it may appear. Some of them may be squandering pocket money or HELB loans they recently obtained, or they may have discovered an income-generating source.
You've probably felt like you can spend money better than they can at some point. You've even considered launching your own business to assist you to meet both your major and secondary needs. You can make your dream come reality depending on how much money you have. If you've decided to take that route, here are some pointers on how to get started.
Invest in a small business with your HELB loan.
As a first-year university student in Kenya, you are eligible for a government loan to assist you in completing your studies. In the worst-case situation, you could save more than five thousand shillings if you plan your money wisely. With Sh5000 in your pocket, you could start a sausage or egg distribution company and make a fortune.Yes, as a freshman, you may not want to be seen getting your hands dirty, or you may be worried of being dubbed'mtu wa mayai' (eggs salesman) on campus for your social life. It doesn't matter how much money you have at the end of the day; what matters is how much money you have. You'll be astounded at how much money you can make.
Online Writing
It's likely that you haven't seen any of the senior students selling sausages, eggs, or even soup around the school. However, many people are tempted to a venture that they can do in their rooms with their laptops or PCs. Online writing has grown in popularity in Kenya, and it is now one of the most common ways to work for yourself. With appropriate planning, most of these internet occupations won't take up too much of your time. You'll mostly need a computer or laptop, as well as access to the internet.
Obtain employment.
You may have noticed your senior classmates entering the library after it had closed. Most likely, they are attempting to generate money rather than breaking the university's policies. Work-study programs are available at most colleges to assist students in earning money to support themselves, which could be beneficial to you as a freshman.
You could also work as a waiter in a hotel, as most hotels near college are run by low-budget entrepreneurs who hire students for lesser salary. But, hey, what's a little pay when it's better than nothing?
Assist your classmates.
Do you excel at a particular topic, subject, or course?
Then, as an undergraduate student in Kenya, you can earn money by tutoring your peers or even coaching high school or primary school pupils on campus.
Create a website
This is one of the best ways for a Kenyan university student to earn money.
You can easily generate money in Kenya as a student if you have a computer, a reliable internet connection, and some basic graphic and web design abilities.
Freelancing services like Fiverr, Upwork, and others are a good location to locate customers.
Carry out freelance work
For a Kenyan student, this is one of the most prevalent ways to make money on campus online.
The best part about freelancing employment is that you may accomplish a wide range of things and get compensated for them.
A simple search for well-paying freelance employment will give you an idea of the possibilities.
You can also consider what you're doing now at school.
Start looking for freelance gigs on platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, Reddit r/ForHire, Indeed, LinkedIn, and others.
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Become a brand ambassador.
Another simple option to make money as a student at university in Kenya is to work as a brand ambassador.
You're basically compensated to endorse other firms as a brand ambassador.
If you're wondering if you can genuinely make money as a brand ambassador in Kenya, Dion (Akothee's daughter) works for Nivea as a Brand Ambassador.
Seth Gor, a Strathmore University student, is also paid as a Brookside brand ambassador.
Take advantage of local chances.
Kenyan students can fill a variety of market niches on campus or in their communities.
I'm referring to you offering services such as computer repair, cooking chapatis for comrades, selling Muturas and Chips mwitu near the bus stop, becoming the local mama mboga or mama fua (ladies, do you hear me? ), doing assignments for your moneyed friends, car wash, pedicure/manicure, and other similar things.
You can provide tuition to local high school children, KASNEB CPA tuition to coworkers privately studying for KASNEB courses, MC/DJ for events on campus or in the surrounding estates, and, let's face it, even establish your own church (we are Kenyans, after all).
Guys nowadays are also very interested in sports, therefore this could be a lucrative option.
Open a DSTV hall and charge admission to watch live sports or sell betting odds!
Make money from your hobbies.
If you're not an entrepreneur, why not make money from your hobbies?
You can teach your other pupils topics like music, dancing, Karate, Piano, sign language, and even general arts.
That isn't everything.
Swim classes, basketball, rugby, darts, chess, and other sports can all be organized.
You can even gather a group of kids and charge them to go on a trekking expedition to Mt. Longonot or the Aberdares.
If you enjoy drama, why not put on a performance and charge for it?
Items on Olx / PigiaMe are being flipped.
Olx helped a student I know pay for his undergraduate and master's degrees. The guy searches the site for bargains extremely early in the morning, then advertises the same things (at a higher price) on his Olx page.
Surprisingly, some purchasers have more faith in his page than in the sellers!
Imagine the guy making over $50,000 in a month basically doing nothing!
Similarly, you may be looking for bargains on PigiaMe and profitably promoting them on the same website.
Laptops, mobile gadgets, fashion goods, and some clothes such as t-shirts, according to this buddy, are examples of fast moving products.
Become a student politician on campus.
Still, if you're looking for a way to make money as a university student in Kenya, you may consider being the next Babu Owino (Now the MP for Emabakasi East). For much of his (over)stay at the University of Nairobi, the individual was on the student leadership council (SONU), and he seemed to be doing rather well.
Here's why:
A few Kenyan institutions (particularly private ones) pay student leaders between ksh. 16,000 and ksh. 20,000 per month, though not all.
Allowances are the money at public institutions; simply call as many meetings as you can and you'll start living like a king.
Become a Broker
Brokers make a lot of money—a lot of money. You're putting yourself in a strategic position to be the local go-to guy.
Make sure everyone knows you have the answers and connections to their difficulties. You can assist freshmen in finding hostels, finding a cheap electrician to repair their plug, and even assisting a lecturer in disposing of his car.
You can also connect a local green grocer with a serious farmer in the village for fresh sukumawiki supplies, assist a friend in purchasing a high-quality laptop, or rent a bicycle.
All of this is done for a price.
Get paid to wait in lines for others.
You can earn money in Kenya as a student by queuing so that others do not have to.
My hunt would begin in Nyayo House, where the line to apply for a Kenyan passport could last an eternity. Especially in light of the recent modifications to the Kenya East African Passport.
Convert your school notes into cash.
There is always that one individual who would rather have their money work for them than sit in a classroom listening to a lecture, just as there is in non-student life.
Selling your class notes is a good way to generate money.
There are two options for doing so:
Write your notes in a professional manner, or type them and sell them to your classmates. The biggest advantage of this strategy is that you get to retain all of the profits.
Alternatively, you may publish your notes to sites like Stuvia or Notesale, and then get a percentage of the price you set when another student downloads them.
Social Media Earnings
You can monetize your social media profiles instead of perusing around Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter all day.
You start by working hard to gain as many followers as possible. Following that, you begin displaying ads for either your own products (even if they are inverted) or for paying clients (small businesses and their likes).
On social media, there are no limits to how much money you may make.
Last Thoughts
University/college students do not have to be broke and impoverished, contrary to popular belief.
Instead, they should work part-time, start a small business, or use the internet to supplement their income.
Other money-making options include being a tour guide and using AirBnB.
These (together with the rest) will make university life both academically and financially exciting.
PS: What are your opinions on how to generate money in Kenya as a student (how university students can make money in Kenya)?
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