Profitable Business ideas in Kenya

*BUY A COW AT KSH.18,000, SELL IT DOUBLE OR TRIPLE THE PRICE - BEEF CATTLE FATTENING BUSINESS FOR QUICK PROFITS* With this population, Kenya being a ‘nyama choma’ nation, every Kenyan consumes an average 15 to 16 kgs of red meat annually. Cattle farming is one of the most practiced agripreneurship, especially in the ASAL parts of the country where crop farming is undoable. Most of the cattle kept in these areas are primarily for beef. It is estimated that the ASAL areas account for about three-quarters of the estimated 14 million beef cattle reared in the county. The Boran cattle breeds are the most reared owing to their superior characteristics. They have the ability to withstand periodic shortages of water and feed, the ability to walk long distances in search of water and feed, and the ability to digest low-quality feeds. Picture this on beef farming in Kenya: A Maasai herder could have a herd of 200 animals, keep them locally for 5 to 10 years with attachment and not sell them to r...

*HOW TO MAKE KSH.30,000 MONTHLY FROM DHANIA FARMING* Dhania is a popular spice in Kenya commonly used in stews and kachumbari. Universally known as coriander, dhania is loved because of its pleasant aroma and the delicious flavor that it adds to food. Getting into dhania farming is a profitable venture due to its high demand both locally and internationally. A report by Farm Biz Africa stated that the international demand for dhania and similar herbs has gone up by 40% with farmers gaining more revenues of up to 25% compared to traditional crops. If you are interested in making money out of dhania farming, here is what you need to know: *STEP 1: GETTING SEEDS AND LAND PREPARATION* You can get quality dhania seeds from Kenya Seed Company, Simlaw Seeds, Kenya Highlands Seed Co. Ltd and other seed companies for Ksh. 1000. After tilling land, plant coriander seeds in drills 30cm apart at a sowing depth of 2.5cm – 3.5cm. You should expect germination to take place 10 days after sowing. *STE...

*HOW I MAKE SH.10,000 DAILY FROM GREEN HOUSE, DAIRY AND CHICKEN FARMING* My name is Susan Chesyna. I became a farmer 10 years ago after I relocated from Baringo to Nakuru County and settled at Kiamunyi, in Rongai. When I arrived in the county, where I had earlier bought land, I could not stop marvelling at its beauty. The land was fertile and the crops were growing well unlike in Baringo, where erratic rains and drought were regular. I began with planting maize on about five acres of my 10-acre farm. Seven months later, I harvested 30 bags. I was happy then, but I later realized I had incurred a huge loss. After deducting cost of seeds, labor and fertilizer, I realized I had made about Sh.80,000, yet I had spent over Sh.100,000. I did not despair. In fact, I thank the loss because it opened my eyes. It made me realize that I should not depend on maize alone. So the next year, I decided to diversify into tomato farming. I took a Sh.100,000 loan from a bank in Nakuru, built a greenhouse ...

*PINEAPPLE FARMING IN KENYA: HOW TO MAKE KSH.800,000 PER HECTARE* Pineapple farming in Kenya has become a lucrative source of income for upcoming agribusiness investors. The country's warm climate and fertile soils make it ideal for growing pineapples, and the demand for the fruit both domestically and internationally has led to an increase in pineapple farming. In this article, we will explain what you need in order to start a profitable pineapple farming venture.  Let us start with explaining the best climatic and soil conditions for pineapple production. *Ecological Requirements for pineapple farming* *Temperature* Pineapple is a tropical crop that requires a warm and humid climate to grow well. In Kenya, the ideal temperature range for pineapple farming is between 21-32 degrees Celsius. *Rainfall* The crop requires average amount of rainfall, which typically should be between 600 and 1500 mm per year. In areas that experience lower rainfall amounts, the water needs of the plant...

*3 FACTORS OF SUCCESS IN AGRIBUSINESS THAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT* New investors in agribusiness (I don’t really like calling them farmers) consider many important factors such climate, the soil type, crop variety, best seeds and the market before pumping in money to their projects. Unfortunately, they forget to think about a few, most important factors that determine the success or failure of these projects. You must consider the following before you put in your money in any farming project: *1. Scale – the size of your project* We love avoiding this topic but let’s face the facts: too small farming projects can never be profitable. You need a big enough farming venture to put you in a position from which you can negotiate for discounts on farm inputs, invest your time, mind and energy in a worthwhile manner and to be able to attract serious and well-paying buyers. I do not despise small-scale farmers but being one should only be a starting point. You won’t make much as a small-scale ...