Profitable Business ideas in Kenya

*HOW TO START A PROFITABLE COURIER BUSINESS IDEA IN KENYA* Delivery service is a booming business in Kenya that gained momentum from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals, entities and businesses relied on delivery services to bring documents, parcels, and goods to their destinations, minimizing movements. The business is accelerated by trends in technology, youthful population and increased disposable income from a Kenyan middle class growing at an average annual rate of 5%. There is no doubt that Kenya‘s business environment has improved over the years and many investors have set up shop in all major towns across the country. This has further created fresh demand for speedy delivery of goods and packages – a need that has not been properly met by the national postal service. The few big courier companies that rule the industry on the other hand have not been able to match the efficiency that most clients are looking for. According to research, clients are looking for courie...

*LAND BUYING AND SELLING BUSINESS* In almost every community in Kenya, owning a piece of land has been a coveted investment and with increasing population, this has become even more urgent. The desire (or is it lust) by every Kenyan to own land or a home has reached alarming proportions. Every Kenyan now wants to own a home and stop paying rent.  Starting a land buying business can be a very lucrative venture. Demand for land for farming, building a home or just for speculation is very high all over the country. You can make a kill by buying land and selling off after some time.  Land prices will always appreciate due to this unsustainable demand. *What you need* Land buying and selling business is very easy to start. You will not need any equipment. In fact you can even start without an office. What you will need is enough cash to buy the land.  Your profit margins will be much higher if you buy in big acreage and sell in smaller plots. You may choose to register a compa...

*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...

*WITH SH.300,000 YOU CAN START A MINERAL WATER DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS AND MAKE OVER KSH.20,000 WEEKLY* With an estimated 50,000 graduates that Kenyan universities produce every year not to mention other graduates from vocational training institutions, unemployment is becoming a real disaster. It follows therefore that there is need for business ideas that can help, especially the youth to get engaged in and make a living and the bottled water distribution business is one. In Kenya, bottled water market continues to thrive with sales estimated at Sh.12 billion per year and over 100 brands available can provide a niche market for distributors. Being one of the essential commodities in every society, water actually falls under fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) that sales quickly and at a relatively low cost. With Sh.300,000 you can venture in the distribution of bottled mineral water and be sure of making cool cash on a weekly basis. First, you can start by buying some two second hand moto...

*PERFECTIONISM HAS NO PLACE IN REAL LIFE* There was always that one student in class who seemed to do everything right. He understood mathematics, was always in time for his lessons, had a good handwriting and never dozed off even when a boring teacher came in. Because he was the perfect example of what a good student should be, he was constantly rewarded with free school trips, gifts, luncheons… and was even made the school captain. Then the rest of us were urged to emulate his ways and strive for perfectionism. Life however, teaches us that “perfectionism” is a potential detractor. In other words, if you keep waiting for the perfect business idea or the perfect time to launch your dreams, you might as well wait forever. We live in a world that changes very fast, and as you sit down there waiting to perfect, you will be surprised to learn that someone else has already implemented the idea you thought was “not-so-perfect” and has taken your place in the market. In other words, if you s...

*HOW TO START A JEWELRY BUSINESS IN KENYA WITH KSH.2,000* Are you in between jobs, seeking self-employment or simply want to start a side hustle to supplement your income?  There are numerous businesses you can start, but you may be limited by the amount of money needed for capital. Don’t be discouraged, there are some business ideas that you can start with as little as Ksh.2,000.  One such business is selling jewelry. Women love looking pretty and will spend cash to ensure they stay that way. You can never go wrong with selling things like earrings, rings, necklaces, body chains, hair jewelry, watches, bangles etc. *Where to get them* The best street to purchase jewelry in wholesale is Dubois Street which is off Accra Road. Both sides of Dubois road are lined with shops selling jewelry, makeup, inner wear and hair extensions.  Avoid purchasing items from the stores that are near the entrance to any building, as they tend to be expensive. Choose a day when you can visit D...

*IF YOU ARE STUBBORN YOU COULD BE A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR* There are many negative traits our society seriously frowns at. If you have any of these traits, you are seen as a stupid person. As children, we were punished for displaying some of these attributes and as adults we are criticized or neglected. Unfortunately, society is not always correct in its judgment of what is good or bad. There are some very good traits that are being misinterpreted as bad. There are some other very good traits that show themselves in another color, so our environment sees them as bad. Being stubborn is frowned at in our society. Many times as children some of us were criticized and tortured for being stubborn, so we thought stubbornness is a very bad attribute. No. its not. The number one trait of every successful business owner, you will be surprised, is stubbornness. What do I mean? Go and interview any successful business owner you know and ask him to tell you the number one secret of his success. ...

*HOW PROFITABLE IS THE LIMO HIRE BUSINESS IN KENYA?* People nowadays like to spice up their weddings, graduations, political campaigns and even vacations with a limousine ride. It is a craze that is taking over the middle-class segment of our society which, Kenyan economists predict will keep growing onwards to year 2030. From an investor’s point of view, limo hire business may look like the ultimate venture to undertake – but is there more than meets the eye?  Let's take a closer look at the hustle and its intricacies. *Starting Limousine Hire Business* There are three major things required to run a successful limo hire business. That is (1) A fleet of limos (2) Good management (3) Good staff. *Fleet of Limos* You may not be in a position to cough out millions as a beginner, but that should not discourage you as there is a cheaper way of doing things. For instance, you can consider leasing – whereby you link up with an established Auto company and negotiate a deal. Companies like ...

*WITH WATERMELON FARMING IT TAKES 100 DAYS TO GROW KSH.40,000 TO KSH.400,000* We live in a beautiful country indeed. Our potential for agri-business is immense, our land is fertile and our people are hard workers.  Thanks to a fast growing demand for fresh grocery, demand for agricultural products such as watermelons has grown exponentially over the last few years.  Today I want to share some important tips about watermelon farming.  *How To Grow Your Ksh.40,000 Into Ksh.400,000 In A 100 Days* *#1: Get the Seeds* High quality seeds are available at  Kenya Seeds Company and Simlaw Seeds Company outlets. At the moment 500 grams of seeds is retailing at Ksh.12,500 and it can serve up to 1 acre. Keep in mind that because watermelon produce large vines, you need to leave a space of at least 1.5 metres between rows. This leafy crop should be grown away from any shade so that it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. *#2: Choose the Right Variety* The variety of wate...