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5 Businesses One Can Start With Ksh3,000 – Ksh100,000 Capital Range In 2016

Business ideas in Kenya

One of the most important steps you have to take in business is to identify a business idea that is potentially profitable. And since this is your maiden voyage, it is advisable to go for something that does not cost much to set up. You simply want to start small, plough back part of the profit, and keep growing to the maximum possible point of success (pole pole).

I know this analogy may sound a little boring to those who think of getting rich over night through some unscrupulous means; but if you are a true entrepreneur like me then the smaller you start, the better.

On that note, here is a recap of some 5 business ideas in Kenya 2016 that are meant for only those who have big dreams yet they want to start small. Take your notes keenly, and don’t be afraid to ask all your questions at the comment box which is below this article.

5 Low Cost Business Ideas By Kenyan Standards In 2016

5.Stocks & Bonds (Budget: Ksh3,000)

grass money kuza biashara

This is a good business idea especially if you’re busy with some other work somewhere yet you still want to invest and keep growing your money. Stocks tend to more profitable in the short-run although they are more volatile than bonds which tend to offer GUARANTEED returns. If you’re an office worker, store worker, government worker or diaspora worker, then stocks and bonds could easily be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.

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4.Importing Watches (Budget: Ksh25,000)

Watch import business idea in Kenya

Importing watches from China is a fantastic business idea especially if you like to experiment with fashion and trends. And beside it being a wonderful opportunity to make a living, this idea actually exposes you to a wider market which means your chances of growth are quite high. If you’re a young person with a good understanding of both face-to-face marketing and social media advertising, then this is the platform you need to move your life to the next level.

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3.Kiwi Fruit Farming (Budget: Ksh50,000)

Kiwi fruit farming in Kenya

Kiwi fruits are a rare feature in the Kenyan market currently, it seems like most of our local farmers are yet to get wind of the many benefits this fruit can bring. For instance, a spot check at our local supermarkets show that a single Kiwi fruit costs Ksh100. To be honest, this business idea sounds too good to be true, but with the kind of hard work one has to put it in order to see the results, then it’s fair to say that the high returns are quite frankly justified.

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2.Baby Day Care Idea (Budget: Ksh100,000)

Baby Care Services

Babies are born every day and Kenya has one of the highest fertility rates in the world. With a bulging middle-class culture, the idea of setting up a baby day care centre is one of the most timely options you can take. The only challenge you might face is getting parents to trust you with their children – this however should not be a hindrance because most people are actually looking for professional childcare services after many years of being frustrated by incompetent mbochs.

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1.Eucalyptus Grandis (Budget: Ksh100,000)

Eucalyptus Complete

The idea of investing in eucalyptus grandis tops the list not because it is the fastest way to make a few coins but because of the overall multiplier effect it has on your initial investment. An initial investment of Ksh100,000 (if well executed) can rake in Ksh4,000,000 in as few as 4 years.

Now if you think 4 years is a long time, then think of what your salary will have done for you by 2020 – chances are that, if you continue growing at your current pace you will still struggling to make ends meet. But with an investment of this kind, chances are that you’ll be probably thinking of moving in to your first house and forgetting about the landlord for good.

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Your Word

This is just but a quick recap of some of the 2016 top business ideas in Kenya that we have been discussing on this platform over the last few months. There are dozens of other ideas we have talked about but for obvious reasons we were not able to cover them all in this short article.

Also, we tend to believe that ideas are like girls and beautiful ones are yet to be born. So let’s keep sharing, let’s keep talking, let’s keep asking questions so that we can all learn more.



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