Wondering what do I need to start online writing Kenya-based gigs, or do I need a laptop for online jobs Kenya requires? Here's the full smartphone job requirements breakdown — everything you need before you register on Inbox Hustle, and just as importantly, everything you don't.
Check & Register Now →Any modern smartphone with internet access is enough for most gigs — chat, survey, and email support work well entirely from a phone.
A Safaricom number registered in your name — this is where your earnings are paid out via STK Push.
Mobile data or Wi-Fi. There's no minimum bandwidth requirement — you can work on and off as your connection allows.
You must be at least 18 years old to register, in line with our Terms & Conditions.
None of these are gatekept at registration — you can apply for gigs immediately after verification and improve as you go.
The 24–48 hour background check might feel like an extra step, but it exists to protect both hustlers and the businesses posting gigs from fraud — it's what allows Inbox Hustle to keep the platform free to join while still paying out real money via M-Pesa. You can browse and apply for gigs during this period; withdrawals simply unlock once verification completes.
A phone, an M-Pesa line, and 2 minutes is all it takes to start.
Register Free →Yes. Most gigs — chat, survey, and email support — work entirely on a smartphone. A laptop only makes some data entry gigs more comfortable.
Registration itself only needs your name, email, and phone number. Identity checks happen as part of the background verification process after signup.
You must be at least 18 years old to register and use Inbox Hustle, per our Terms & Conditions.
If it's taking unusually long, reach out via the Contact page with your registered details and our support team will check on it.