This archive report was first published on 23 August 2019.
Starting a Business in Kenya with 50k ¶
Kenya is a developing country with numerous challenges, including unemployment. However, with the right business idea, you can create employment opportunities and earn a comfortable income. With a capital of 50k, you can start a profitable business in Kenya.
According to a report, there is a high demand for various products and services in Kenya, including food, entertainment, and household items. This creates a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to start a business and meet the demand.
Here are 15 profitable businesses to start with 50k in Kenya:
1. Butchery ¶
A butchery business is a profitable venture in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small butchery and earn a good income.
The good thing about starting a butchery is that it does not require a lot of capital. You just need to rent a shop space, buy basic butchery tools, and pay for licenses.
According to a report, a butchery business can earn anywhere from Ksh 1,000 to 3,000 a day, depending on the location.
2. Movie Shop ¶
There is a high demand for western films and TV shows in Kenya, but most people have a hard time accessing them due to lack of internet connection. This creates a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to start a movie shop and sell DVDs and CDs.
With a capital of 50k, you can start a movie shop and earn a good income. You will need to rent a shop space, buy a computer, and pay for licenses.
3. Salon/Barber Shop ¶
A salon or barber shop is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small salon or barber shop and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a salon or barber shop will go towards securing a business place and purchasing basic equipment.
4. Hardware Store ¶
A hardware store is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small hardware store and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a hardware store will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
5. Grocery Store ¶
A grocery store is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small grocery store and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a grocery store will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
6. Mobile Money Agent ¶
A mobile money agent is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a mobile money agent and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a mobile money agent will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing a money transfer agent sim card.
7. Farming ¶
Farming is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in rural areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small farm and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a farm will go towards renting a piece of land, purchasing basic equipment, and paying for licenses.
8. Milk Bar ¶
A milk bar is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small milk bar and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a milk bar will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
9. Car Wash ¶
A car wash is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small car wash and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a car wash will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
10. Petrol Station ¶
A petrol station is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small petrol station and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a petrol station will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
11. Internet Cafe ¶
An internet cafe is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small internet cafe and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start an internet cafe will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
12. Laundry Service ¶
A laundry service is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small laundry service and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a laundry service will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
13. Tailoring Shop ¶
A tailoring shop is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small tailoring shop and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a tailoring shop will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
14. Catering Service ¶
A catering service is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small catering service and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start a catering service will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
15. Event Planning ¶
Event planning is a profitable business in Kenya, especially in urban areas. With a capital of 50k, you can start a small event planning business and earn a good income.
The capital needed to start an event planning business will go towards renting a shop space, paying for licenses, and purchasing basic equipment.
