If you searched for "Star Hela" or "Star Hela app," you're looking for Starhela — an online earning platform that pays Kenyan workers via M-Pesa for completing remote tasks. The two-word spelling is a common variation of the same platform name.
This guide covers everything about Starhela Kenya in 2026 — what it is, what tasks are available, what it pays, and how to activate your account.
What Starhela (Star Hela) is
Starhela is a remote task management platform that connects Kenyan workers to paid digital tasks. Task categories include AI training (rating AI responses and labelling data), chatting shifts (customer support and moderation for international businesses), surveys, Swahili teaching, and academic writing.
Earnings accumulate in your dashboard as you complete tasks and are paid directly to M-Pesa with no withdrawal fees and a KES 500 minimum.
How to access Starhela in Kenya
Starhela is web-based — you access it at starhela.com from your phone browser. There is no separate app to download. You can add it to your home screen from Chrome (Android) or Safari (iPhone) for one-tap access.
What the activation costs
A one-time KES 550 account setup unlocks your full task dashboard. A KES 200 welcome bonus is credited immediately after activation. Net cost: KES 350.
What it pays
Part-time (2 hours daily): KES 8,000 – KES 18,000 per month Full shifts: KES 18,000 – KES 28,000 per month With team commission: KES 35,000+ per month
Activate through VelloEarn
Full walkthrough with step-by-step screenshots at velloearn.co.ke/join.
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