This business ideas are a major income source to Kenyan housewives and event men whop are passionate about business and would like to earn an extra income at the comfort of their homes:
1. Baking
For those who can bake cakes, mandazis and other products, it’s a nice business idea to make it a means of earning extra income. You can bake these items and sell them from your home or if you have a small extra room, you can make it shop and get a license. You can also supply these items to shops, cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets.
2. Baby care business
One can engage in starting a daycare business from their home. All one needs to do is to use one of the extra rooms for this purpose by decorating it appropriately and equipping it with the correct baby toys and furniture needed. One also needs to have a loving, caring and patient heart to be able to deal with the children. It’s fun taking care of kids especially for the baby lovers. Doing this kind of work pays well as some people would actually a lot of money to ensure that their children are taken good care of. It is marketable as most parents are busy working during the day and weekends and hence it’s hard to balance between taking care of the kids and going to work so they actually appreciate day cares.
3. Flourist business
 One can also start a florist business where they plant flowers and trees and nurture them till they grow. All they need is a license to make this business official. With good watering and nurturing the seedlings will grow quite well and first hence bringing income to the florist. It’s also a good way of appreciating nature and the environment.
4. Making ornaments and bracelets
Kenyan women love decorations, and making and selling ornaments would make a great business idea for the Kenya woman. One can engage in making ornaments with the use of the readily available materials for instance shells for those living in the coastal region. One can make necklaces, bangles, or bracelets as well as anklets. It does not require a lot of capital to do this and it’s a good way to spend free time while as well making some extra money. One does not even need a room for these you can do it from home and sell to friends, neighbors and people within that area.
5. Elderly care service
A growing population of elderly citizens means big opportunity for non-medical home care service providers. Your task in this business is to help the elderly people go through their daily lives. Examples of services you can offer include house cleaning, transportation, dietary assistance, bathing, etc.
6. Catering
 Catering can be a good idea for that mom who loves cooking and entertainment. Most of the work can be done in your home while looking after your children. You don’t need to rent a space and you can only spend a minimal time out of the house; that is if you plan adequately and have a competent staff.
7. Pet sitting services
There’s a growing demand for pet services around the world. If you have a passion for animals, and you feel comfortable being around pets, then you can offer to take care of other people’s pet while they are away. Services you can offer alongside pet sitting are pet grooming, dog walking and other pet-related services.
 8. Publish your own book
Yes. You can become a publish author without even leaving your home. Instead of spending your free time gossiping with other jobless housewives or chatting online, why not write a book. You can either publish through a traditional publishing company or you can self-publish online. J. K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter series became a billionaire right from home. If she can do it, you too can.
9. Event and wedding planning business
Do you possess good organizational skills? Do you thrive under pressure? Do you have a flair for putting together beautiful events? If yes, then you will succeed as a wedding or event planner. You can even take your business further by putting it on the web.
10. Carpet cleaning business
 Only but a few people are willing to let their carpets get dirty but unfortunately, they don’t have time to clean their carpet. This is where you come in. You can help people clean their carpet and you get paid for the service that you have rendered.
11. Star a house keeping service
 Housekeeping services is all about helping people maintain and keep their houses in order. You can start around your neighborhood and with time, you will get to extend your services to other areas. Extra services you can do alongside your housekeeping service include housecleaning, lawn care, etc.
12. Marriage Coaching
With the rate at which marriages are ending up in divorce, marriage coaching is not such a bad business idea. A lot of people would not mind paying someone to help them cope with the challenges of marriage, and help them build a better relationship with their spouse.
Marriage coaching business can be done from home if you have a computer and access to the internet. You will just need to create your own website. However, this is a business for people who are passionate about marriage and would not mind listening to other people’s problems.
13. Children’s Book Writer
If writing is your thing, you can make money by writing books for children with interesting stories. You can sell it online or publish hard copies for sale in bookstores.
14. Gift Delivery Services-:
You can start your own online gift delivery services and help people surprise their friends and loved ones by packaging and delivering exotic gifts and flowers on their behalf.
 15. Blogging
Blogging is a popular business for stay-at-home moms. Just look for a niche you are passionate about and start blogging about it. You would make good money from adverts if you can attract a lot of traffic.
16. Consultation services
If you have expert knowledge about a particular industry or business, you can become a business consultant in that area and offer your services online for a fee.
17. Bridal Consultancy Services
How many brides can go through the stress of planning their own wedding? Very few indeed. If you are good at organizing and you are someone who pays attention to even the smallest details, you would make a good bridal consultant and you can earn money from helping brides reduce the stress of organizing the wedding.
18. Online Cosmetics Shop
Are you very good with make-up application? Do you have a good knowledge about cosmetics? You can provide online make up tutoring services to people or sell cosmetics online for a profit.
19. Online Clothing Store
 This is one business you cannot go wrong with. A lot of fashion lovers barely have time to go around shopping and would rather sit in front of their computers and admire as many clothes as possible before settling for the best ones. Online clothing business is getting more popular and this is one business that you would enjoy doing if you are fashion conscious and you have a little capital to spare.