At the moment, most Kenyans are struggling to keep up with the high standard of living in the country. This is since most of them were laid off at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and cannot find new jobs as most companies are not hiring.
Most Companies are not hiring or bringing back the employees they laid off as they wait for the economy to fully reopen, and God knows when that will happen.
Before the unemployed Kenyans find new jobs, they can get into businesses as a means of survival. There are a host of profitable businesses they can indulge as they wait for employment, Such businesses include;
Selling mitumba clothes
Selling second-hand clothes has never gone out of fashion. The business has remained profitable over the years despite many people doing it.
You can easily excel in this business if you carry out proper market research to identify your customers and their needs.
The research will allow you to bring in clothes that interest your target customers.
The profitability of this business is very high. In a good scenario, you can make up to 300% profit from the sale of the mitumba clothes.
Selling snacks at the office
There have been some success stories of people who are making a kill from selling snacks.
You can venture into this business if you are an excellent cook and can bake some good cakes biscuits.
Most people don’t bring food from home to the office. You can take advantage of this gap and start supplying those in the office with some snacks for their tea break session at work.
Photography
Photography is another thriving business you can indulge in. This is because there is a growing need for professional photographers in Kenya.
In this business, you can target both individuals and corporate companies that need photographers to cover their events.
To start the business, all you need to have is a good camera, the right lenses, excellent photography skills, and being active on social media for your brand marketing.
Wines and Spirits business
The wines and spirits business is one of the most profitable businesses in Kenya. All you need to do is identify a good location to start the business and it will prosper.
You will also need to find an affordable supplier and necessary business permits to run the business.
Car wash business
So long as there are cars on the roads, the car wash business will continue doing well.
This is one of the most profitable businesses to start in urban areas. It needs minimal capital to start.
To start this business, all you will need is a good location, a car washing machine, a business permit from the county government, and a few other things.
Garbage collection
Since the roll-out of devolution, private companies can now offer garbage collection services to residents in estates and towns.
There is good money in this business since most people are yet to venture into it and its future. It also has a bright future as more real estate companies opt to developed properties outside main towns.
To start this business, you will need to visit a few houses, agree on a specific cost for your services and you are ready to go.
