This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
With an initial investment of Sh. 50,000 or less, you can start a successful business in Kenya. According to a list published in the Daily Nation on August 7, 2019, by Florence Bett, here are 50 business ideas to consider:
- Resell second-hand baby clothes, sweaters, pants, and dresses for older millennial women.
- Buy and resell office and casual shirts for men.
- Supply locally grown vegetables, fruits, and organic produce.
- Offer classes in vernacular languages, foreign languages, and musical instruments.
- Teach people of all ages how to swim and offer paid mentorship programs in technical expertise.
- Supply camel milk, raw honey, and other local products.
- Manage a fleet of boda bodas and taxis for individuals with 9-to-5s.
- Buy and sell handmade jewelry, soap carvings, and other local crafts.
- Offer interior decoration and styling services with an African-inspired aesthetic.
- Collect official documents for people from government offices and offer travel consulting services.
These business ideas can be started with minimal investment and have the potential to generate significant revenue in Kenya.
