How to Make Money Selling Digital Products in Kenya (Even Without a Website)
Digital products are one of the easiest and most profitable ways to earn passive income online — and you don’t need a shop or warehouse. If you’ve ever thought of selling ebooks, templates, or even digital planners, this guide is for you.
1. What Are Digital Products?
These are products that can be downloaded and used digitally — no shipping involved. Examples include:
- Ebooks or guides (PDFs)
- Canva templates (for resumes, social media, flyers)
- Budget planners or printable calendars
- Online courses or video tutorials
2. Why Sell Digital Products?
- One-time work, lifetime earnings
- No inventory, no delivery stress
- Can be sold globally — from Kenya to the world
3. What You Need to Get Started
- Just a smartphone or laptop
- Free design tools like Canva
- A payment method (PayPal, M-Pesa via Selar or Paystack)
4. Where to Sell Your Digital Products
- Selar.co – Free and supports M-Pesa payments
- Payhip.com – Great for ebooks and courses
- Gumroad.com – Trusted worldwide, free to start
- WhatsApp or Instagram – Share a payment link and send files directly
5. Hot-Selling Ideas in Kenya Right Now
- “How to…” guides (e.g., starting a business, applying for a passport)
- KCSE revision notes or learning kits
- Budget planners for small business owners
- Canva templates for real estate, salons, or online shops
You can sell once and earn over and over again. Whether you’re a student, mumpreneur, or 9–5 employee — digital products are a smart, scalable hustle.
Coming next: How to create a professional ebook in Canva and sell it with zero budget!
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