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Become a Kolonell Referral Partner: Program, Commissions and Payout (2026)

Mohamed Bah·Fondateur, Kolonell
August 12, 2026
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Become a Kolonell Referral Partner: Program, Commissions and Payout (2026)

Become a Kolonell Referral Partner: Program, Commissions and Payout (2026)

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The verdict in three sentences

The Kolonell referral partner program pays a commission for every project you refer that closes. The 2026 grid runs from 8 % (institutional) to 15 % + 5 % recurring (showcase), paid via mobile money after the client pays. No cap, no entry cost: you make the introduction, Kolonell delivers, you get paid.

The commission grid by segment

Each segment has its rate, calibrated to ticket size. Small tickets (showcase sites) pay more as a percentage; large tickets (institutional) pay less as a percentage but far more in absolute value.

Segment2026 ticket (FCFA)One-off commissionRecurringEstimated gain / project
Showcase250,000-1,200,00015 %5 % (maintenance/SEO)37,500-180,000 FCFA
E-commerce1,000,000-6,000,00012 %5 %120,000-720,000 FCFA
Marketplace2,500,000-20,000,000+10 %250,000-2,000,000+ FCFA
Institutional5,000,000-60,000,000+8 %400,000-4,800,000+ FCFA

The 5 % recurring on showcase and e-commerce applies to maintenance and SEO contracts: as long as the client stays, you earn every month.

How the program works

The path is simple and commitment-free. You neither sell technically nor handle production — you open the door, Kolonell does the rest.

StepWhat you doWhat Kolonell does
1. DetectionYou spot a need (site, store, platform)
2. IntroductionYou present the contact to KolonellQualification and quote
3. SignatureNegotiation and closing
4. DeliveryProduction and go-live
5. PaymentYou collect your commissionMobile money payout after client pays

The commission is paid after the client pays, via mobile money (MTN MoMo, M-Pesa or Paystack), based on transparent tracking of the projects you referred.

Mini case study

Amara, independent consultant in Lagos, a network of SMEs and merchants. In 2026 she refers 3 projects: a Growth showcase (500,000 FCFA), a Starter e-commerce store (1,200,000 FCFA) and a Premium showcase (1,000,000 FCFA). One-off commissions: 75,000 + 144,000 + 150,000 = 369,000 FCFA. Two clients take maintenance/SEO at 100,000 FCFA/month: 5 % recurring = 10,000 FCFA/month that stacks up. In one quarter, with no production, she generated nearly 400,000 FCFA plus a recurring stream.

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FAQ

Do I have to pay to join the program?

No. Joining the Kolonell referral partner program is free and commitment-free. You are paid only on results, on signed projects.

When exactly am I paid?

The commission is paid after Kolonell collects from the client, via mobile money. For recurring, the payout follows the monthly rhythm of maintenance/SEO contracts.

Is there an earnings cap?

No cap. A single institutional project at 8 % on a 20 M FCFA ticket already means 1.6 M FCFA in commission.

Do I need to know how to sell or code?

No. Your role is the introduction. Kolonell handles qualification, the quote, closing and all technical production.

Can I combine several segments?

Yes: showcase, e-commerce, marketplace and institutional. A mixed network maximizes your income, between volume (showcase) and large tickets (institutional).

Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral partner program and turn your network into income. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.

Tags:#referral partner#partner program#commission#Kolonell#side income#sales#recurring#business development
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Mohamed Bah

Fondateur, Kolonell

Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.