Quick answer: Yes, you can make money live streaming. Live streamers earn from paid access (subscribers who unlock your streams), selling products live, and sponsorships once they have an audience. On Stay Home Network you can broadcast live, put live streams in a paid tier, and run live product sales from the Marketplace.
How Do People Make Money Live Streaming?
- Paid tiers: fans subscribe for live-stream access, chat and calls.
- Live selling: show products and take orders during the stream.
- Private shows and host packages: paid sessions for your community.
- Brand deals: businesses pay to be shown to your viewers.
- Events and funding: host events or run community campaigns.
What You Need to Start
| Item | Starter | Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Your phone's back camera | Webcam or camera |
| Sound | Quiet room | Clip-on microphone |
| Light | Face a window | Ring light |
| Internet | Stable 4G or Wi-Fi | Fibre |
| Stand | Books or a shelf | Tripod |
Phone stands, lights and accessories are on Buy More Mall.
How to Go Live on Stay Home Network
- Log in at stayhomenetwork.com or app.stayhomenetwork.com.
- Open Live and start a broadcast.
- Add live access to a paid tier in Monetization so subscribers get your streams.
- Sellers: list products in the Marketplace and show them live.
How to Grow Live Viewers
- Stream on a fixed schedule so fans know when.
- Announce each stream on your feed, groups and pages beforehand.
- Greet viewers by name and answer questions.
- Keep streams focused: one topic, one product range or one game.
- Clip highlights and post them as videos.
How Much Can You Earn From Live Streaming?
It depends on the number of paying fans and what you sell, not on the number of streams. Ten loyal subscribers on a monthly tier beat a thousand silent viewers. Build trust first; income follows.
Heavy streamers: the Gamers and Streamers Pro plan adds promoted posts and larger uploads.
| Pro plan | Price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Bloggers | $4 / month | Featured member, verified badge, 8 promoted posts, 48 MB uploads |
| Podcasters | $8 / month | 17 promoted posts, 96 MB uploads, audio upload |
| Gamers and Streamers | $17 / month | 20 promoted posts, 256 MB uploads |
| Top tier | $26 / month | 40 promoted posts, 10 GB uploads, video and audio upload |
Plans as listed on Go Pro on 6 October 2026.
Stay safe: never send money to someone who promises to "unlock" earnings, and never share your password or M-Pesa PIN. Real earnings on any platform come from people paying for your content, products or services.
Create your free Stay Home Network account, or log in with H-MAIL on app.stayhomenetwork.com.
10 Live Stream Ideas That Earn in Kenya
- Live product launches for your shop.
- Cooking shows with recipes from local ingredients.
- Hair, nails and make-up tutorials.
- Fitness classes at home.
- Farming tips: poultry, dairy, kitchen gardens.
- Exam revision and tutoring sessions.
- Comedy and talk shows.
- Music practice and request sessions.
- Q&A with an expert (lawyer, doctor, mechanic).
- Business talks: how you started and what you sell.
Plan a 30-Minute Live That Sells
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0–3 | Greet viewers by name; say what the live is about |
| 3–20 | Main content: show, teach or demonstrate |
| 20–25 | Your offer: product, tier or service, with the price |
| 25–30 | Answer questions; tell people when the next live is |
Gear by Budget
| Budget | Setup |
|---|---|
| KSh 0 | Phone, window light, quiet room |
| KSh 2,000–5,000 | Phone tripod + clip-on microphone |
| KSh 5,000–15,000 | Ring light, better microphone, stable Wi-Fi |
Find stands, lights and microphones on Buy More Mall.
Mistakes That Lose Viewers
- Starting late or at random times.
- Poor sound (viewers forgive video, not sound).
- Talking only about sales.
- Ignoring comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make money live streaming?
Yes, from paid subscriber access, selling live, private sessions and sponsorships.
How do live streamers get paid?
Fans pay for tiers or products; brands pay for promotion once you have viewers.
What do I need to start live streaming?
A phone, stable internet, good light and a quiet room; upgrade the microphone first.
Which live streaming app pays in Africa?
Stay Home Network lets African creators put live streams in paid tiers and sell live.
How many viewers do I need to earn?
Earnings depend on paying fans, not viewer count; a small loyal audience can earn.
What can I live stream to make money?
Product launches, tutorials, coaching, cooking, fitness and Q&A sessions all work when they solve a viewer problem.
How long should a live stream be?
Start with 20–30 minutes on a fixed schedule; extend once viewers stay.
Do I need expensive equipment?
No. A phone, good light and a clip-on microphone are enough to start.
