The verdict in three sentences
Becoming a web referral partner in Kampala in 2026 requires no technical skill: you surface a need, Kolonell delivers, you collect a commission. The scale is simple — 15 % on a showcase site, 12 % on e-commerce, 10 % on a marketplace, 8 % on institutional, plus 5 % recurring on monthly maintenance. Three showcase sites sold per month at 500,000 FCFA generate 225,000 FCFA in commission, plus recurring income that grows for life.
The commission scale by segment
Every referred project triggers a commission on the invoiced amount. The referrer handles neither production, nor client billing, nor support: Kolonell takes care of everything and pays out the agreed share via mobile money.
| Segment | Average ticket 2026 | Commission | Earnings per sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 250,000 FCFA | 15 % | 37,500 FCFA |
| Showcase Growth | 500,000 FCFA | 15 % | 75,000 FCFA |
| Showcase Premium | 1,200,000 FCFA | 15 % | 180,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 2,000,000 FCFA | 12 % | 240,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 5,000,000 FCFA | 10 % | 500,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 15,000,000 FCFA | 8 % | 1,200,000 FCFA |
On top comes the 5 % recurring: on a maintenance contract of 100,000 FCFA/month, you earn 5,000 FCFA every month, as long as the client stays active.
Projected income by pace
The model is linear: the more you refer, the more you earn, with no cap. Here are three activity scenarios for a referrer in Kampala.
| Monthly pace | Volume | Direct commission | Recurring cumulative (month 12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1 showcase 500,000 | 75,000 FCFA | ~30,000 FCFA/month |
| Regular | 3 showcase 500,000 | 225,000 FCFA | ~90,000 FCFA/month |
| Ambitious | 3 showcase + 1 e-commerce | 465,000 FCFA | ~150,000 FCFA/month |
| Pro mix | 2 showcase + 1 institutional/qtr | ~500,000 FCFA/month avg | ~180,000 FCFA/month |
These are 2026 orders of magnitude, depending on your network and closing rate (Kolonell estimates 1 SME converted out of 5 approached).
Mini case study
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Fatou, a hairdresser and hair-extension seller in Kampala, knows many shopkeepers in her neighborhood. She becomes a referrer and mentions the service to 10 merchants a month. She converts 3 into Growth showcase sites at 500,000 FCFA.
- Direct commission: 3 × 75,000 = 225,000 FCFA/month
- Of these 3 clients, 2 take maintenance at 80,000 FCFA/month: recurring = 2 × 5 % × 80,000 = 8,000 FCFA/month added
- After 6 months of activity, her stack of recurring clients already pays her ~48,000 FCFA/month passively
Her total income at month 6: about 273,000 FCFA, nearly double a local average salary, for referral work alone.
FAQ
Do I need to code or design? No, zero technical skills. Your only job is to spot a need and make the introduction; Kolonell handles 100 % of production.
When am I paid? The direct commission is paid after the client settles, usually within 7 days, via Wave or Orange Money. The recurring share lands every month.
Is there an earnings cap? None. A referrer who brings an institutional deal at 15,000,000 FCFA earns 1,200,000 FCFA on a single sale.
How long does attribution last? The attribution window is 90 days: if your prospect signs within 3 months, the commission is yours, even if they hesitated.
Can I combine it with a job? Yes, most referrers start as a side activity, with 2 to 4 hours of prospecting per week.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral program and turn your address book into recurring income this month. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.
