I Made My First Ksh10K and Levelled up my Mitumba Biz with the M-KOPA X20!

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of our Money254 Partner Series produced in partnership with M-KOPA to mark the launch of their latest device - the M-KOPA X20.

You know that feeling when you make your first real cash from a side hustle? That was me when my Mitumba hustle hit its first Ksh10,000 profit. It all started with a trip to Gikomba and ended with a new smartphone in my hand.

My Big Breakthrough

With my first profit, I treated myself to a trendy hairdo. While at the salon, I noticed Mwende, the hairdresser, using her new phone, the M-KOPA X20. She told me how she got it on a loan, paying Ksh92 per day, and it even came with free health insurance for a year! It hit me—my aunt’s phone wouldn’t cut it anymore.

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Honestly, I could have waited until I had enough to buy a fancy phone upfront, but why wait when the hustle demands action now? M-KOPA made it possible to get a quality phone on a budget, pay in the same way that hustlers make their money. 

After leaving the salon, I went straight to an M-KOPA shop, signed up with my ID, Safaricom number, and a deposit of Ksh4,599. I walked out with the M-KOPA X20, knowing it was the game changer I needed for my hustle.

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A Game Changer in My Hustle

With the new phone, business has been good. I created a business WhatsApp account, started receiving out-of-town orders, and joined online Mitumba seller groups. The phone helps me track deliveries, edit photos, and manage customer inquiries all in one place.

Recently, I even moved out of my aunt’s house, and business is growing every day. When I fell ill and got admitted for two nights, the M-KOPA X20’s free Hospital Cash Cover, alongside NHIF, took care of my hospital bills.

So, here I am, months later, running my mitumba hustle like a pro. My phone is my office, my camera crew, and my customer service all in one. And to think, it all started with Ksh5,000 in Gikomba and a smartphone that became more than a smartphone.

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