Profitable Business ideas in Kenya

*DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR? TAKE THIS SIMPLE TEST* It is easy to tell if you are a successful entrepreneur in the making or just another average Kamau, Otieno, Kimutai, Mwanyigha, Wakesho or Juma out there. Just take this simple test below and let’s see how you perform. If you score less than 5/10 then you really have a long way to go. Those who score 7/10 are average entrepreneurs. 8/10 onwards is reserved for the super-entrepreneurs. *1. Are you observant and fast in spotting new opportunities?* Great entrepreneurs have a nose for opportunities. They can tell a good venture from miles away. And when they spot new opportunities, they are quick to evaluate them to see if they have the potential to be converted into real business.  N/B: Great entrepreneurs spend at least 10 minutes on the internet per day just to catch up with the latest trends. *2. Do you care about your health?* A typical CEO has to make hundreds of decisions in a day, stand behind the podium...

*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...

*HOW TO START A TOUR BUSINESS IN KENYA* To start a domestic tourism business in Kenya you need to be well-connected, have tour vehicles, employ tour guides, have well established connections within the country and abroad, you need to know the best hotels in the country and have knowledge and experience about the tourist attraction sites in the country. You need to have an office, a Website and the list is endless. This has been one common perception among most Kenyans, well to tell you the truth if you have ever thought like that, then I can tell you that you have lived a lie and have held a misconception of the tourism issue. After many years of wanting to venture into this lucrative business, I could not find a possible way of starting out, and truth be told; I too lived that lie and that is why I can clearly describe it to you.  It wasn’t until I was invited by some friends to join them on a local tour around the country that my eyes were opened and I now can see the clear pictu...

*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. ...