KES · Kenya
Getting paid in Kenya
M-Pesa is the primary payout rail; many international programs route through Payoneer-to-M-Pesa bridges. Data Protection Act 2019 governs local data protection.
Local payout rails
mobile money, bank transfer are the primary ways money lands in-country. See the payout calculator to compare fees across methods.
Recommended tools
Wise
For freelancers & affiliates receiving international paymentsMulti-currency account with real exchange rates — the most natural fit for anyone getting paid from clients or affiliate programs abroad.
- Commission
- £10–£50 per new user's first cross-currency transfer (exact amount depends on market and transfer value)
- Cookie
- 365 days (uncapped conversion window)
LemFi
For diaspora & businesses in Europe/UK/US/Canada paying people or contractors in AfricaZero-fee transfers from Europe, the UK, the US and Canada into Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and several other African corridors.
- Commission
- Base per-referral rate confirmed on approval; additional $5 per referral bonus after 20 successful referrals in your first month as an affiliate
- Cookie
- Not publicly disclosed — confirm on application
Programs that pay Kenya
| Program | Commission | Payout via | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selar Affiliate Network Fast payout (24–48 hours after sale). Built for African digital creators; small annual signup fee has applied historically — verify current terms. | 10–50% | Direct local bank transfer | on sale | Verified Jun 2026 |
| Shopify Affiliate / Collabs USD-denominated flat commission per qualifying referral — a natural hedge against local currency volatility. | $25–$150 | PayPal, Direct local bank transfer | monthly | Verified Jun 2026 |
| Fiverr Affiliate Program USD payouts via Payoneer or bank transfer. 10% revenue share on repeat purchases for up to 12 months. | 25–100% | Payoneer, Direct local bank transfer | monthly | Verified Jun 2026 |
| TrueHost Affiliate Program Supports mobile money payout in Kenya — rare among hosting affiliate programs. 90-day cookie window. | 10% | PayPal, Direct local bank transfer, M-Pesa | monthly | Needs recheck Jan 2026 |
| Travelstart Affiliate Program Low percentage but high average order value on flight bookings. Pays after booking confirmation. | 1–3% | Direct local bank transfer | monthly | Needs recheck Jan 2026 |