The verdict in three sentences
The Kolonell referral partner program pays you a commission at signature plus a recurring percentage on maintenance contracts. Rates reach 15 % on showcase websites, and the clearest example is a 5,000,000 FCFA institutional project generating 400,000 FCFA. No technical skill is required: you refer, Kolonell delivers, you get paid via Wave or Orange Money.
Commission rates by division
The program covers all four Kolonell divisions. The bigger the project ticket, the higher the commission in absolute value, even if the rate drops. Here is the official 2026 scale.
| Division | Sale commission | Recurring | Average 2026 ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase | 15 % | + 5 % | 250,000 - 1,200,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce | 12 % | + 5 % | 1,000,000 - 6,000,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace | 10 % | + 5 % | 2,500,000 - 20,000,000 FCFA |
| Institutional | 8 % | + 5 % | 5,000,000 - 60,000,000 FCFA |
The 5 % recurring applies to monthly maintenance contracts (50,000 to 200,000 FCFA/month) and SEO (75,000 to 300,000 FCFA/month) for as long as the client stays active. That is where the model gets interesting over time: one loyal client pays you an annuity for months.
What each project type actually pays
The FCFA value matters more than the headline percentage. An institutional deal at 8 % pays more than a showcase at 15 %, simply because the ticket is ten times bigger. The table below turns rates into real earnings.
| Referred project | Project price | Rate | Sale commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Showcase Starter | 250,000 FCFA | 15 % | 37,500 FCFA |
| Showcase Premium | 1,200,000 FCFA | 15 % | 180,000 FCFA |
| E-commerce Growth | 2,500,000 FCFA | 12 % | 300,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace Starter | 3,000,000 FCFA | 10 % | 300,000 FCFA |
| Marketplace Growth | 6,000,000 FCFA | 10 % | 600,000 FCFA |
| Institutional Standard | 5,000,000 FCFA | 8 % | 400,000 FCFA |
How tracking and payment work
Each partner gets a tracking link and a dashboard showing their referrals, their status (contacted, negotiating, signed, paid) and commissions due. The sale commission is paid as soon as the client's deposit is received, usually within 7 business days, via mobile money. The recurring share is paid monthly for as long as the maintenance contract runs. Full transparency: no phantom commissions, no vague timelines.
Mini case study
Fatou, an HR consultant in Dakar, knows many SME leaders. In 2026 she refers three projects: a Premium showcase (1,200,000 FCFA), an e-commerce Growth (2,500,000 FCFA) and an institutional Standard (5,000,000 FCFA). Her sale commissions: 180,000 + 300,000 + 400,000 = 880,000 FCFA. Two of these clients take a maintenance contract at 100,000 FCFA/month: 5 % recurring = 5,000 FCFA/month each, so 10,000 FCFA/month of annuity. Over a full year, without a single day of development, Fatou collects more than 1,000,000 FCFA.
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FAQ
Do I have to pay to join the Kolonell partner program?
No, registration is free with no commitment. You take no financial risk: the commission is a percentage of revenue actually collected by Kolonell.
When exactly do I get paid?
The sale commission is paid once the client's deposit is received, usually within 7 business days, via Wave or Orange Money. The 5 % recurring lands every month for as long as the client keeps their maintenance contract.
Can I stack referrals across several divisions?
Yes, there is no limit. You can refer a 250,000 FCFA showcase and a 12,000,000 FCFA marketplace in the same month; each project pays at its own rate.
What if the client negotiates a discount?
The commission is calculated on the final signed amount. If the project drops from 5,000,000 to 4,500,000 FCFA, your 8 % applies to 4,500,000, so 360,000 FCFA instead of 400,000 FCFA.
How long is a referral tracked?
A referral stays attributed to the partner for 12 months. If the prospect signs within that window, the commission is yours, even if the decision took several months.
Let's talk about your project. Join the Kolonell referral partner program and turn your address book into recurring income. 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.