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FreelancerKenya Success Stories

Last Updated on March 17, 2016 By Walter Akolo 63 Comments

FreelancerKenya

Walter Akolo,
Owner of FreelancerKenya

After blogging for one year, I thought it would be best to give you, readers, the “mic” and let you share what you’ve learnt through my site. This was my way of celebrating my one year belated birthday (my blog got to one year on 1st April, 2013)

I therefore sent out an email to my mailing list and sent out this blog post so that guys could share what they’ve learnt. I received an overwhelming response to this. Below are the success stories from people who have benefitted from FreelancerKenya.

It was great to see that there is someone who even got $600 in 2 weeks using my methods as a stepping stone.

In case you didn’t manage to send yours in good time, feel free to share it in the comments. As usual I reply to all comments.

1. Joy Is a Top Writer in Different Sites

 “It has helped me become a top writer in all the sites I work for”

When I first started writing online, I remember reading a blog where someone had commented “It seems as if we’re all chasing after the wind sometimes.”

In the beginning, online writing can feel exactly like that; many rejections, not knowing where to start and many reports of people getting scammed.

I found Walter’s blog by luck on a Facebook group for writers. Since then, I’ve read every article and comment. The blog has been of tremendous help and helped me become a top writer in all the sites I work for. Thanks to Walter, I recently became active on Elance, and am hoping to become a top rated writer there as well. Thanks Walter, may the good Lord continue to bless you.

Regards,

Joy

My Facebook Account

Update – Joy just wrote this amazing article for FreelancerKenya. Click here to check out her amazing skills.

2. Agnes Mugo Started Article Writing

“I started my online business of article writing”

Agnes MugoWalter,

I must start by congratulating you for what you are doing.  Many Kenyans may have been conned by men and women who pretend to give them online jobs.  I had previously tried to work online by registering my profile with some other sites but it never worked.  Most of them were asking for money in order to register my profile.  I was browsing for work from home jobs when I came across FreelancerKenya.

I decided to read through and find out if there were any online jobs at all. I must say that I took a step of faith and decided to send an email to Walter.  He responded almost immediately with an offer for training.  The fee that he charged me was very minimal and I decided to send it anyway without thinking that I could be conned. I told myself, even if this is a scam, I will give it a trial since the amount involved was not much. I received a whole lot of lessons which were self-explanatory and set up my account with Freelancer and the other sites as I went through the notes.  I also received an eBook authored by Walter which talks about making money online.

Walter has assisted me every step of the way since I started my online business of article writing some two months ago.  He is always ready to help and if at all you send him an email, he will ensure that he replies as soon as possible. I have earned a substantial amount of money and I am still working towards earning much more every month. I would recommend anyone who wishes to start earning income from home to contact Walter.  Walter, keep it up!

Agnes Mugo

Nairobi

3. Dennis Mokua Became a Level 1 Seller in Fiverr

Dennis Mokua

“I am a Level 1 Seller in Fiverr”

FreelancerKenya is a blog that helps you start working online like you’re employed in a certain virtual office.

Why I became a friend of this blog is because I did comments on one of its blog posts and got a response for the same. I had done this in several other blogs but never got the any response. This raised my curiosity. I came to back to comment some more and got a response for each of what I did post.

It followed that I read all the posts and did exactly what was written there and have never gone back to look for a job.  You know what looking for a job in Kenya means especially if you’re a graduate. If there is a post in this blog, it happens and is real.

Why do I say this blog is great and how has it helped me so far? The reasons are also my secret weapons I use to survive online.

First, any comment on any post comes from a person who has done one or two things online. So, I start from there. For example, I never read about PayPal and Payoneer, instead, I just went straight to sign up and the rest was responses in my email.

This is a great save of time. I knew Fiverr from this blog and not anywhere else and now I am a level one seller and I am working hard to get to level 2. The list is long, if you work online from Kenya. You know the hassle you go through before you put that $1 in your pocket. This blog does the research and investigation, therefore doing almost 75% of the hassle and leaving you with a just 25% to complete. If this is not a great help for us to work online what other help do you want?

4. Kelvin Njogu got his first job in Elance

“I noticed Elance, immediately registered and got my first job.”

I am a new freelancer and I must say your website has helped me identify real and credible paying websites. When I tried them, they worked for me. I noticed Elance, immediately registered and got my first job. Thanks …

5. Lisa Kim Gets Current Trends Here

“It provides very useful information on current trends as well as updates on a variety of issues.”

FreelancerKenya is one of the websites that has great information for new or existing freelance writers. I have personally benefited from the wealth of information I have found on the website. In addition to the regular emails I receive from Walter, the site has been enlightening and it provides very useful information on current trends as well as updates on a variety of issues.

Thank you Walter for the good work! you are my inspiration!

Best Regards, Lisa Kim

6. Edna Odongo Was Introduced to Payoneer

“I got to know about Payoneer MasterCard”

My success story with FreelancerKenya is that Walter pointed me in the right direction when I was looking for a better system for getting paid for online work. Through this site I got to know about Payoneer MasterCard, which allows me to transfer funds from my PayPal account very easily and at no cost. You have no idea what level of breakthrough this entails for a budding freelance writer! I truly treasure this site and always look forward to new posts that can provide the answers I am looking for. Great work Walter, and thanks!

Facebook Page: Your Writing World

Twitter:  @EdnaOdongo

7. Wilfred Imbukwa Got a Major Bump in Alexa Rankings

Wilfred Imbukwa

“My blog is 5 months old and its ranked 3.3 million in the world. In January of 2013, it was ranked 9 million. I am happy with the improvement.”

Everyone wants to make money online and I am happy that you have decided to help people like us through your book. Personally, my goal was to create a blog that will appear in the top 100,000 at the Alexa Rankings so that I can apply for Google AdSense Program or Chitika Program and use these to earn an income. By reading your book, I focused on Chapter 4 which talks about starting a blog and chapter 5 which talks about how to make money from a blog.

My blog is 5 months old and its ranked 3.3 million in the world. In January of 2013, it was ranked 9 million. I am happy with the improvement. So far, I am still focused on chapter 4 before I proceed to chapter 5. Thanks a lot for the book and I am happy that my blog is ranked 2,623 in Kenya and 3.3million in the world. Funny enough it has rising been steadily growing in the Alexa Rankings.

For those interested in viewing my blog, you can click here to check out my blog on online jobs.

8. Edgar Josef Secured Online Jobs

“Walter has personally been very instrumental in helping me secure online jobs and he even hired me for some of those jobs on three platforms Elance, Freelancer and iWriter.”

I have been one person who was at first curious about the working from home, online working stuff.

In this time and age you probably understand that thinking outside the box is very crucial. Back then, about 5 years ago the online working concept was a mirage for most of us. I went online severally, read strange stories, tried things here and there and was always hitting dead ends.

Most painfully there are REAL SCAMS out there. Persistently I have followed the trends until I came across this website, FreelancerKenya.com. That was just late 2012 and I got interested about the stuff Walter was talking about.

He was putting it plain and simple and from a Kenyan perspective (although I believe it applies globally – the world is now a small village anyway). I immediately made contact and enrolled for the online classes on stuff like blogging and how you can make money online  and got his incredible eBook – a must read for you if you haven’t read it.

During the classes and on using the eBook I was thoroughly charged, thanks to the constant contact and invaluable support that this guy (Walter) gave. The course went smooth, I soon had a blog up and running till date, and I am earning money from several referenced sites thanks to Walter. In short I have realized that working online (from Kenya) is possible and profitable too.

I have been at it for a few months now after many years of chasing the wind and being scammed, thanks to FreelancerKenya.com.

Walter has personally been very instrumental in helping me secure online jobs and he even hired me for some of those jobs on three platforms Elance, Freelancer and iWriter. What I’m currently working on at these platforms has been partly because of Walter’s invaluable support. Well you thought online working and making money online is not possible? I can tell you that it is possible and thanks to Walter at FreelancerKenya.com.

Great guy!

9. Mugendi Kariuki Got Valid PayPal Withdrawal Options

“I got valid options for PayPal withdrawal in Kenya.”

Through FreelancerKenya, i got invaluable assistance on online transactions and valid options for PayPal withdrawal in Kenya. The blogger is a person you can trust and the tips provided will go a long way, both for starters and pros. Thanks to FreelancerKenya, my Payoneer card has been approved. This is a blog everyone should trust. I am looking forward to learn more and even earn through Freelancer.

My Facebook Profile

10. Timan Opiyo Got His Payoneer MasterCard

“I applied for my Payoneer MasterCard through your site and got it. I am already using it for my transactions. Thanks big time.”

11. Joyce Mararo Applied for a Payoneer Card and Managed to Verify Her PayPal Account

“It also offered an essential link to apply to the Payoneer card…I had my account verified and my limits lifted.”

As a freelance writer, my main headache was withdrawing from PayPal. Many of you might know how frustrating it is to have money stuck in your PayPal account when your wallet is empty. During such moments, FreelancerKenya was a helpful source of information on my options. It also offered an essential link to apply to the Payoneer card, which I expect in the coming months. You too can apply for yours now with this link.

Just recently, I was caught unawares by the PayPal withdrawal limits, due to an unverified account. I sought help directly from Walter, who gave me a number of options. After a bit of a hustle, I had my account verified and my limits lifted.

Under the same guidance, I was able to establish my site www.kenyanhigherlearner.com which is targeted at college students and form 4 leavers. If you fall in this group; join us here www.facebook.com/kenyanhigherlearner . It is still in its infant stages, but in the coming days it will be a hub for this group.

FreelancerKenya has come to my aid time and again, and for that am grateful! J

12. Joseph Amailuk Was Hired

“I do not know of that may people that hire you after they train you.”

Hi everyone,

I personally appreciate Walter for the person he is. Yes, when we set out writing the primary is generally ourselves. He goes an extra mile in seeking to help out. He puts his actions where his message is. I do not know of that may people that hire you after they train you. You pay for the writing course they offer and that is it.

Walter goes out of his way to offer his protégées work. He signs them up on Freelancer.com and hires them. He is really out to empower Kenyans and has acted as a true compatriot. Many enjoy the fruits of their labours alone. You can’t fault them it’s their hard work they are celebrating. Walter on the other hand has sought to share his blessings.

With his meteoric rise, he could have easily kept to himself, and kept rising. Well, he has stooped down and is offering a hand to all that seek to rise, with no strings attached. That I should say is a commendable “Brotherly Spirit’’ and a rare find in this day and age.

I recommend for all you that are yet hanging in a balance to take on his courses, buy his books; whatever you think shall make you better. He will not leave you on the sidewalks. You would have to pitch in as well. He can lead you to the waters but he cannot cause you to drink. May we all replicate Walter’s acts of kindness and generosity.

I am a writer and author <http://epayduka.com/products/How-To-Generate-Business-Ideas-%252d-FREE.html> at that, so I know what I am talking about and offering first-hand knowledge. I have had the honours to benefit from Walter’s proffered hand. You can find some of my works at:

http://bizcounsell.blogspot.com or http://expertscolumn.com/users/amailuk

13. Elizabeth Mumbi Got Freelance Writing Training and Support

“Discovering FreelancerKenya website, the training I received from Walter and the support he offered after the training are my best experiences so far this year”

Elizabeth Mumbi

I discovered FreelancerKenya in February 2013 after having read an article about freelance writing in one of the Saturday newspaper magazines.

I wanted to know whether it was for real that you can make money online so i did a research and that’s how i came to know about this great website. I took a tour of the website and after going through all of 2012’s blog posts by Walter, I told myself that maybe finally I had found a credible website which could help me get to know more about freelance writing.

I sent an email to Walter inquiring about the best way to begin as a new freelancer and his reply was prompt. I was just in time for his training on article writing and blogging. Am so glad that I enrolled for that course because today am totally a transformed person as far as making money online is concerned. The training was so detailed yet simple and doing the homework after every lesson made it so easy to remember everything as I put what I had learnt into practice. He designed the training having in mind just about anybody who has the passion to write and make money online.

Discovering FreelancerKenya website, the training I received from Walter and the support he offered after the training are my best experiences so far this year and of course, the money that am making from Freelance writing. I will forever be grateful to Walter for having begun this website and above all his desire to see as many Kenyans as are willing making money online. I am looking forward to going very far with this business.

14. Raymond Leo Became a Better Writer

“I am now an astute writer and consider the time under your tutelage the most valuable in my life.”

I was a novice when I stumbled on FreelancerKenya. Your site has indeed nurtured and helped me grow as an aspiring writer. Thank you for helping ignite the passion that I had for writing. Your deep insightful knowledge, your patience even when I appeared clumsy and inept of any skill and your prompt response whenever I got myself in a rut, are among the many qualities that put you on top of the pile.

I am now an astute writer and consider the time under your tutelage the most valuable in my life.

Anyone out there still having a lingering doubt about absolutely anything about anything I have said, feel free to engage me on my Facebook profile.

Ray

15. Truphena Njiru Got an Extra Income Stream

“Not only has it become an extra income stream for me…”

I am really grateful for the article writing and blogging classes that I took up earlier in the year.  They went a long way in helping me appreciate afresh my ability to write – and of course get to earn from it!

Not only has it become an extra income stream for me but I have been able to interact with other people in this field and learn so much more about blogging and writing. In addition, the posts on Freelancer Kenya are always informative in line with writing and freelancing so I always know I will be updated on what is happening in these fields through reading the blog posts.

Great job Walter, and keep up the good job!

Truphie

My Facebook Profile

16. Timothy Wanyoike’s Stepping Stone to $600 in 2 Weeks!

“I started at Freelancer.com and I followed Walter’s blog which was my stepping stone to success… I joined PeoplePerHour.com and with this site it has been a success for me and in the last two weeks I have gained over $600”

I am a freelance architect and landscape designer. I started freelancing exactly one month ago.

First it was hard to get the jobs. I started at Freelancer.com and I followed Walter’s blog which was my stepping stone to success.

Thanks Walter! As it was difficult to get design jobs being a Kenyan, I decided to try out writing and indeed within 2 days I got one; writing for $1 every 500words. I made $40 in the first 1 and half week.

But this was not my thing, I worked hard but my job was full of plagiarism and lateness. So I continued bidding for architectural jobs. Finally I landed my first $60 job, and that was it. I tried juggling between the incoming writing jobs but it was hard. I could not be a Jack of all trades. So I gave up on writing and took my passions further.

I joined PeoplePerHour.com and with this site it has been a success for me and in the last two weeks I have gained over $600. I advise you people to try this site out, it’s great! Just like Fiverr it has hourlies known as gigs in Fiverr, only that you place a ‘gig’ at whatever price you want, not just five dollars. The site is not known by many but it’s a gold mine waiting to be tapped into. It also has jobs allowing you to bid.

Am so happy I have garnered important clients, one an Australian developer that paid me $250 just to start the job and I haven’t finished the job.

I don’t have a blog soon to come up but I have a Facebook page; T’mo designs, click here to check it out. I have posted pictures of my 3D modeling and drafting skills. I will be giving more insight on how to become successful freelancing in other sites.

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About Walter Akolo

I'm a freelance writer, blogger, trainer, and internet marketer. My joy is to see you making money online. Feel free to browse around and leave a comment. I strive to reply to all queries. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter .

Comments

  1. Emily Waithira Njoroge says

    February 15, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    After reading other peoples complements, I feel encouraged that I am on the right track..

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      February 16, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      Thanks for your feedback, Emily.

      Reply
  2. bonnie nyaribo says

    January 12, 2016 at 6:02 pm

    hi walter,just joined maseno for my bachelors, i would really like to know how to earn online especially with article writing.please help am a newbie.thanks

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      January 12, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Hi Bonnie. I have an article writing and blogging training that can help you. Kindly email me for more information.

      Reply
      • chris says

        May 9, 2019 at 1:36 pm

        Hey Walter
        Kindly help me secure a job.I have wrIting skills.I once worked with essayshark

        Reply
        • Walter Akolo says

          May 13, 2019 at 8:46 am

          Hi Chris,

          This guide should help you https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online/how-to-make-money-online-in-kenya-as-a-freelance-writer/

          Reply
  3. jack says

    March 25, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    hae walter can you purchase anything at e-bay using pioneer master card and how do i go about it.

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      March 28, 2015 at 6:06 am

      Hi Jack

      Sure you can. Read it from ebay here http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/pay/methods.html

      Reply
  4. Francis says

    December 6, 2014 at 12:49 am

    I would love to join your training classes please keep me informed on where and when they are i am passionate about the latter as i plan to join campus to study film production,i might require your guidance and lessons on how to grow and maintain powerful blogs and post that could earn me some few coins.
    you have really inspired me alot from this day onwards.
    See you soon.
    Regards, Franky.

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      January 22, 2015 at 2:18 am

      Hi Francis. Good to hear about your studies. You can hop into the training anytime.

      Reply
  5. Kariuki Josphat says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    I am Josphat Kariuki from UoN. I am so much interested in online writing, but i havent found a formidable site. For instance. My account on iwriter was banned without prior notice and i almost gave up on writing till i came across this blog. please advice on sites that welcome new writers, other than iwriter. I had worked for 4 days with iwriter nut they banned my account and got away with my 14 dollars, claiming it was below the threshold..
    Look forward to hear form you,. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      June 17, 2014 at 3:19 pm

      Hi Josphat

      You can try out the bidding sites like Elance, Freelancer and oDesk. You can also try out Fiverr and see how it goes.

      Thanks

      Reply
  6. Paul Mutua says

    April 2, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    Hi! Were you in Kenyatta University in 2010?

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      April 2, 2014 at 11:58 pm

      Sorry Paul, I was not in KU.

      Reply
  7. Florence says

    February 22, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Hi Walter,

    What does PM stand for in oDesk/Elance?

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      February 22, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Hi Florence,

      It stands for Private Message.

      Reply
  8. Christine jehle says

    January 25, 2014 at 2:23 am

    Hi Walter I need your help in my website and also in learning how to do online marketing effectively. Thanks for the good work. Christine
    @ darubini vetting and screening company

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      January 26, 2014 at 2:11 am

      Hi Christine,

      Kindly feel free to ask any specific questions about your site so that I can see how exactly I can help.

      Thanks.

      Reply
  9. Decentbwoy says

    January 24, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Amazing that you have encourage so many people. Keep it up.

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      January 26, 2014 at 2:08 am

      Thanks a lot man.

      Kindly be commenting using your name instead of Decentbwoy. For better user experience I’ll not be allowing such.

      I appreciate your comment and let me know if there is any way I can help you.

      Reply
  10. ondeko says

    December 5, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    HI my name is Ondeko Joel.I am currently working and living in Rwanda but i want to know how to make money online.Can i come 4 lessons so that coming back here in january i will be making money online and also help others do so.

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      December 5, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      Hi Ondeko,

      Yes, you can come for lessons whenever you are ready. Thanks a lot.

      Reply
  11. Ben Kairu says

    October 20, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Is it possible to do a post with interviews of Kenyans earning considerable amounts on Elance or maybe get in touch with such guys so that they can help others. Any chance you can get in contact with any of the guys on this list: https://www.elance.com/r/contractors/cry-KE/s-earningsSort/o-1

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      October 20, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      Hi Ben. I am planning a couple of interviews. I will definitely consider them. Thanks a lot.

      Reply
  12. kimotho Jeff says

    October 15, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Hello walter, I really have a passion to work online i have already signed up to varios sites but i think i need a guide. I believe you can be of great help to me. Jeff

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      October 16, 2013 at 12:53 am

      Hi Jeff,

      Thanks for your comment. I’ll do my best to help you out. Simply make sure you join my mailing list so that you never miss an update.

      Best,
      Walter

      Reply
  13. Gichagilawyer says

    September 28, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Thanks a lot Walter for informing us about the Equity Bank PayPal withdrawal system. It cheap, safe and reliable.

    Reply
    • Walter Akolo says

      September 29, 2013 at 12:01 am

      Hi,

      Thanks for your comment. You are most welcome.

      Reply
  14. James says

    June 13, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Hi,

    i want to start working with elance please help.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      June 13, 2013 at 12:27 pm

      Hi James. Click here to learn how you can make money on Elance.

      Let me know if you have any questions.

      Reply
  15. duncan says

    June 7, 2013 at 2:19 am

    hey Walter i loved the success stories. kudos for the good work only God can pay you. personally, i have been on the writing job for a couple of months and the person i work for is good and has helped me a lot. We work under academia-researchers. com but i would love to open an account of my own .How can i open one and in which cite can you recommend to me..id also appreciate some tutoring since im new in this and still need help of icons like you
    thanks in advance God bless you.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      June 7, 2013 at 8:46 am

      Hi Duncan,

      Thanks for the kind words.

      I don’t know much about academic writing. The challenges are the facts that it is seasonal and there are challenges of account closure e.t.c.

      Anyway, you can simply go to your preferred site such as Uvocorp, EssayWriters, TopWriters e.t.c, sign up, complete the test and get into the system.

      I hope this helps.

      Reply
  16. kiprutoKipruto says

    June 5, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Hello Walter, keep up on your good work. I’m starting up a freelance writer. I recently registered on Elance.com, how do I search for jobs and keep going on?

    Regards,

    Thomas.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      June 5, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Hello Kipruto,

      Thanks for your comment.

      Now, in Elance, just go to “Find Work”, check on the different projects and send a proposal on the one you’re comfortable with. Please complete your Elance profile. No matter how boring it is, it will help you to get projects faster.

      If you’re totally green, I usually advise you check out the trainings in the Elance University where they’ll give you details on how to do everything well. Here is the link – https://www.elance.com/q/elanceuniversity/index.html

      Or simply just click here to read my article on Elance

      Let me know how it goes.

      Cheers 🙂

      Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    May 24, 2013 at 9:31 am

    I wish i had found you 4 years ago. Starting was very difficult and discouraging. I practically taught myself everything and i am so glad you are helping many beginners on this blog. I am a big fan. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 24, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Thanks a lot for your comment. I totally understand you. I personally wished I had found me 3 years ago and was taken through the ropes.

      Like they say, everything happens for a reason. Thanks for being a fan and I hope you still learn something from this site.

      Reply
  18. Agnes Ngondi says

    May 18, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Hi,I want to start writing articles and blogging to make some cash but i don’t know how.I have tried so many hassles out there with no success.Am so overwhelmed by the success stories and believe i can also make it since i have the passion to do it.Please reply to me and i will be grateful.Thank you in advance.Reply to my email address pls.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 18, 2013 at 1:19 pm

      Hi Agnes,

      I am glad to hear you want to join this great venture. Kindly start by looking at the articles on the link below:

      https://freelancerkenya.com/money-online

      Let me know what you think after that and how I can help you. Feel free to send me an email at any time my email address is walter@freelancerkenya.com.

      All the best 🙂

      Reply
      • Agnes Ngondi says

        May 23, 2013 at 12:45 pm

        Hi Walter,
        Am glad you are back online. I have read the link and had previously done a lot of research on the same but am still stuck on how to get the jobs. I have registered several sites but with no positive response, where am I going wrong? I will highly appreciate your assistance.

        With regards

        Reply
        • Walter says

          May 25, 2013 at 1:05 am

          Hi Agnes,

          Thanks for checking out the link.

          There are different “how to’s” there. I believe you could start by implementing them then ask specific questions on what is not working. Start by softer sites such as Freelancer.com.

          Let me know how it goes

          Reply
  19. mercy says

    May 16, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Hi walter,

    I have sent an email to you to get an insight on this job.Mercy

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 16, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Mercy,

      I have responded to your email.

      Thanks

      Reply
  20. Catherine says

    May 16, 2013 at 9:49 am

    May I start by confessing. I actually saw your email but never got down to writing my success story. I landed on your site last year when I did not have an idea of where to begin on freelance writing. I spent a whole day on your blog and learnt so much. I started by joining iwriter where I have done so well I am very near the top level. I also signed up for paypal and payoneer through Walter. What I like most about Walter is his promptness in communication and generosity with information. At first I was so confused and used to throw him emails every other time and he always responded with the necessary assistance. I now want to branch into blogging which should happen this month. Thank you so much Walter, only God can repay you for what you have done for us

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 16, 2013 at 10:39 am

      Hi Catherine,

      No worries about not having responded to the email. I remember those days when we used to chat a lot on mail. I am glad to see that you ended up doing well in iWriter.

      By the way, you can still submit your success story. I have gotten many people who wanted to submit theirs so I’ll be doing a part 2 sometime soon and feature the new stories.

      Otherwise, good to see you here, thanks for sharing and have a fabulous day!

      Reply
  21. Maurice says

    May 16, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Oh, one more thing: would you review the pensters, myams, textbroker(UK version), ghostbloghers, and cloudcrowd. They are all great sites but one needs specific techniques to make it in them.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 16, 2013 at 10:44 am

      Hi Maurice,

      Thanks for both comments. I am glad you stumbled upon my site and love the information. Feel free to browse around, read the articles and drop your comments.

      I also appreciate the sites you’ve shared. I normally review the sites I use therefore when I get down to them, be sure that I’ll do a detailed review. On the other hand, I tried out CloudCrowd at some point and it didn’t really go well. I assumed it was one of those frustrating sites out there. I also tried signing up to Textbroker UK but according to them, they only accept people from certain countries, not Kenya.

      Otherwise, let me look into the others and do a review. You can also do a review of one that works well for you I publish it here 🙂

      Reply
  22. Maurice says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:17 am

    It is 1:15am as I write this comment. Doing my usual essay writing when I stumbled onto your site. All I can say is that I am an information sponge. And i love the information on your blog. I also believe that to expand personal knowledge, one has to read extensively. Expect that I will read your articles. Then apply what I’ve learnt. Great work Walter, you are officially my Icon. 🙂

    Reply
  23. Eva says

    May 14, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    Hi Walter, it’s impressive to read of these success stories from Kenya. As I have said in the past, it makes me happy to learn that there are lots of Kenyans out there making money online. Although by the time I stumbled on your site i was already freelancing online, I want to thank you for the referrals that come from your website to my blog. I am grateful. On a light note, its great to finally put a face to the words…

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    • Walter says

      May 14, 2013 at 5:41 pm

      Hi Eva,

      I am glad that some significant traffic flows from here to your site. I love your content by the way.

      I have just liked your Facebook page 🙂

      I hope we also get to know how you look like soon. 🙂

      Reply
  24. josef says

    May 11, 2013 at 11:42 am

    The way up is to help other = Walter, thanks, be blessed sir

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 11, 2013 at 11:52 am

      Hi Josef,

      Thanks a lot for sharing your story and be blessed too.

      Much appreciated 🙂

      Reply
  25. Charles says

    May 11, 2013 at 1:33 am

    Walter is simply the BOMB!!! One thing is certain, there is so much over the internet, much more than we can pocket, more than enough for us all.. Being mean with info is pathetic and will only leave one poorer… Thanks Walter for sharing, you’ll keep getting even more :o)

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 11, 2013 at 11:02 am

      Thanks a lot Charles. Yeah, there’s always room to share and there’s a lot out there.

      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  26. Mugendi Kariuki P says

    May 10, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    At least other bloggers could learn from you that you become successful in helping others and doing legit business, not putting up attractive scams. thanks a lot walter

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 11, 2013 at 11:01 am

      Yes Mugendi. That’s what happens in life; give and more will be given to you. You’re welcome and as always, keep it here 🙂

      Reply
  27. Eva says

    May 10, 2013 at 6:09 am

    Walter your site is fantastic. Like julzwriter said, people are mean with information and it’s a relief that we have someone we can count on to help us develop our freelance writing careers. You have inspired me to start my own blog and I hope you can find some time to give me some words of advice once it goes live.

    Barikiwa sana

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 11, 2013 at 10:59 am

      Hi Eva,

      I am glad you started the new blog. I believe one year later you’ll have a post like this.

      Otherwise, thanks a lot for keeping it FreelancerKenya 🙂

      Reply
  28. julzwriter says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Hi Walter, nice to finally put the face to the name.

    Thanks for the good job of inspiring freelance online content writers. When I started out I couldn’t find anyone to provide me with direction. The person I was working with was so mean with information, he wouldn’t even tell me how he withdrew money from his PayPal account. I guess his greatest fear was that the freelance writing scene in Kenya would be flooded, which would mean less work for him. So it’s great to finally find someone who doesn’t mind sharing the information freely. Kudos!!!

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 11, 2013 at 10:58 am

      Hi Julzwriter,

      Thanks for the kind words and I’m always happy to help 🙂

      Reply
  29. Albert Simiyu says

    May 9, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    Hey Walter, you are truly making a difference . Keep the guns blazing. We need your direction.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 11, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Thanks a lot Simiyu. With God’s help I’ll keep the fire burning. More great stuff coming up.

      Reply
  30. Dennis says

    May 9, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Love Love Love! Keep the fire burning Walter.

    Reply
    • Walter says

      May 11, 2013 at 10:56 am

      Thanks a lot Dennis for all the support. I am glad you are a shining success…and FreelancerKenya’s top commenter.

      Reply

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