The story of wealth creation is the back-bone of the structures that exist in our society today. At one point in time, we are all at the starting point (like in a marathon race). But when the START gun is activated, we all take off at different speeds, others go very fast at the beginning while others choose to go slow. Continue reading

From a glance, thorn melon (also known as kiwano or horned melon) might pass for just another ugly and worthless wild fruit of the African Jungle. However, as an entrepreneur and somebody who cares about good health, a closer look at the spiky tropical fruit will reveal endless potential waiting to be exploited. Continue reading

Is soya beans farming a profitable venture to invest in? The answer to this question is either YES or NO depending on a few factors that I am going to talk about in this article. It is true that soya beans mature in a shorter period of time than other crops like cassava and maize. It is also true that soya beans bring in more money per acre than crops such as sugar cane. On the flipside, though, this type of farming has its fair share of drawbacks. Continue reading

Briquette Business Idea – Did you know that over 82% of Kenyans living in urban centres use charcoal fuel to cook? Or that Nairobi residents consume over 700 tonnes of charcoal per day? According to ICRAF, over 88 tonnes of charcoal dust is produced in Nairobi alone every day…and guess where all this waste ends up? Continue reading

Hello folks, there is a new cash-cow in town and it is known as the milk dispenser or milk ATM. It works like a traditional bank ATM with the only difference being that it swallows coins and gives out milk (simply put). Continue reading

“Hi Kuza Biashara, when is your next seminar?” “Do you offer training and mentorship to women and youth?”
These are some of the questions that we receive on our digital platforms on a day-to-day basis. Continue reading

If you are a parent or if you’ve had an opportunity to raise a child in your life, I am sure you are familiar with the hassle of buying diapers. You go to the supermarket to buy one of those popularly advertised brands only to find that they are overpriced and of low quality. Continue reading

One of the most effective ways to grow your small business is through importing. You can for instance buy some quality clothes in Turkey to boost your current stock, import sanitaryware from China for your small hardware or even get some seeds from South Africa for your agri-business project. Continue reading

If you have lots of freetime and are willing to make good use of your creative energy, the business idea of making and selling shaggy mats (or shaggy rugs) can be a good starting point. Making these mats is not only a fun way to spend your time but also a great way to raise a decent and honest income. You can start small today and gradually build a team and a brand for yourself so that you can handle bulk orders from clients. Here’s a step by step guide on how to go about it. Continue reading

If you have been dreaming of eating the fruits of your own labour then the idea of farming tree tomatoes (aka tamarillo or matunda ya damu) is a literal way to do just that. The oval-shaped fruit is gradually taking over the market and supermarkets are scouting for farmers to help them meet growing demand. Continue reading

We know him as Kenya’s most successful entrepreneur. His track record of philanthropy is beyond reproach and his love for Africa is beyond question. But did you know that Manu Chandaria was raised up in the sprawling Ngara area of Nairobi? Did you know that unlike most of us who only work for 8 hours a day he works for 16 hours a day even at the age of 86 years? You surely should take a minute or two to learn a few things about the life, investments and entrepreneurship experiences of the guru himself. Continue reading

Potato farming is one of those businesses that can either make or break you. You can get good returns provided you are willing to learn how to navigate your way up or you can literary “burn” your whole investment in less than 3 months. Read the next few paragraphs to find out the truth about this age-old business idea. Continue reading