If you perform a simple Google search for the keyword “Capsicum Farming in Kenya” or “Pilipili hoho farming” I am sure you will comes across dozens of articles hailing this agri-business as one of the best investments one can possibly make. Some call it a low-cost, high yield investment. Others describe it as one of the few farming products with a ready market. But just how true are these claims? Is capsicum farming as profitable as they describe it in blogs; is it a good business idea for a small investor? Here are the answers. Continue reading

When Jefferson Mwamburi visited his relatives in Thika, he was a young man with little or no experience in agribusiness. Like most 25 year olds he was basically trying to understand his purpose in life and hoping for a better day. Continue reading

Cash-flow problems are the first major headache one faces immediately after starting a business. Just before you hit “take-off” you may find that the ratio of cash-in may exceed cash-out. Continue reading

If you want to succeed in any business you first need to learn the art of casting your net where the fish is. One business opportunity that can help you cast your net wider is that of processing sugar cane juice and selling to the public. This trend has already gathered momentum around the coastal area and Nairobi and Kisumu are just getting started. Continue reading

Have you been in contact with anything made from plastic today? Chances are high that you have just answered yes. From the phone you are using to read this article (Hi iPhone users ), computer, buckets, comb, toothbrush, water bottle etc are all made from plastic. Continue reading

Ever wanted to start a cleaning business? Does the idea of actually going out there into the world of business and gaining clients that are going to sustain your business scare you? Continue reading

The National Aids Control Council (NACC) in collaboration with Kuza Biashara, The Council of Governors and Football Kenya federation among other partners have launched a campaign dubbed Maisha county league to kick stigma out of kenya. Continue reading

Making bar soap is an interesting art that can turn into a well-paying business idea or at least a side-hustle for those seeking to make a little extra money. Continue reading

“Entrepreneurs are willing to work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week”
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So how much does it take to start importing items from the UK so that you can sell them here in Kenya or any other country in Africa? Well, this is a common question on our platform from potential entrepreneurs who want to expand their horizons by transacting in the international markets. Continue reading

Contrary to what we were brought up believing, you don’t have to make drastic changes in order to transform your life. You only need to begin with making small changes and gradually you will start seeing results of your positive actions. Continue reading

Are you aware that the construction sector is the fastest growing industry in Kenya currently? According to the recently released data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, construction industry grew at 13.6% faster than the financial and agriculture sectors which grew at 8.7% and 5.6% respectively.
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