To start making money on Facebook in Kenya, you must turn your Facebook profile into professional mode or own a page.
HOW TO SET YOUR ACCOUNT TO PROFESSIONAL MODE
If you account is not on professional mode this post is a quick and simple guide for you
Open your Facebook on your mobile device.
Go to your profile and tap on the three dots you see at the right side of your screen
When you click on it other options will pop up
Locate the option TURN ON PROFESSIONAL MODE
Click on it, change to professional mode and enjoy all its features including earning dollars through monetization
Requirements to start earning money from Facebook
1. Meet Facebookโs Eligibility Requirements
First, ensure your Page or professional profile meets Facebookโs program prerequisites:
โข Be in Professional Mode (for Profile) or run a Business Page at least 30 days old.
โข Have a minimum following (typically 10,000+ followers for inโstream ads; some bonus programs invite users with fewer followers)
โข Adhere to Facebookโs Partner Monetization Policies and Community Standardsโno violations.
โข Produce authentic, high-quality content and maintain consistent posting .
2. Check Your Eligibility Status
โข Go to Meta Business Suite (or Creator Studio) on desktop, or tap Page Dashboard โ Monetization in the app
โข Use the Monetization Eligibility Checker to see your status: green (good), yellow (issues), or red (not eligible)
3. Apply for Monetization
If youโre eligible:
1. In Meta Business Suite โ Monetization tab โ select the program you want (e.g., In-stream Ads, Fan Subscriptions, Paid Online Events, Reels Bonuses).
2. Follow the application flow: agree to terms, link your payout info (bank + tax details).
3. Await Facebookโs approval. If needed, grow your audience or keep creating content while waiting.
4.Explore Monetization Options
Once approved, you can leverage several revenue streams:
Program Requirements How It Works
In-stream ads 10,000+ followers, videos โฅ1 min, original content Earn via mid-roll ads based on CPM/RPM
Fan subscriptions Varies, but generally similar follower thresholds Subscribers pay $0.99โ$99.99/month for exclusive benefits
Stars Permission to livestream, compliant content Viewers buy โStarsโ to support you, 1 Star โ $0.01
Paid Online Events Varies by region and program availability Charge users to attend your live/preโrecorded events ๏ฟผ
Reels Bonuses Some locations, based on Reels engagement Meta pays bonuses for achieving playโcount challenges ๏ฟผ
Branded content, affiliate links, Shops Business tools + content compliance Use Brand Collabs Manager, add affiliate links, run Shops ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ
5. Build & Grow Your Page
Even post-application, keep focusing on:
โข Quality, original content (unique visuals, no plagiarism).
โข Regular posting schedule (ideally multiple times daily).
โข Audience growth (organic reach or thoughtful ad campaigns).
