Collins Rutto, 25
Business Idea: Textile manufacturing
Category: Retail & Manufacturing
“I got much more than I expected through the platform from Wycliffe & Catherine from their own life lessons & business acumen, I would suggest the same to be taken where needed most – The Campuses nationally and help other youths develop a mindset for entrepreneurship at an early stage.
I pitched on Retail and Manufacturing. I represent The Team at Sunpride Garments, a textile manufacturing facility within Eldoret where we tailor make corporate, hospitality, security, protective & school uniforms.
I intend to refine & redefine my space from the boot camp info I received at Blaze, For me Growth is imperative, and with a Definite R&D strategy. I hope to Expand & Mentor others to join me in my journey.”
Phyllis Wanja, 22
Business Idea: Charcoal Art Painting for Therapy
Category: Creative Arts
“I had such a great experience. The mentors were so inspiring, and the training met all my expectations. Guys had great business ideas. The impact was so significant that I changed the way I perceive life, confirming that everything is possible in life, one just needs to believe, put God first, have a clear image of what he or she wants, work towards it with GRIT.(Greatness Requires Internal Toughness.)
Healing Life organization is a business idea that targets people with mental issues, addiction, depression, stress and young children. It assists them in expressing themselves in a better way, in understanding themselves deeply, in managing their emotions and feelings and also help them to reduce stress and overcome addiction by using creative process of making Art. This is because Art is therapeutic, thus leading to improvement of a person’s physical, mental and emotional well being.
I will share my idea with Art therapists who will help to facilitate the actualization of the idea as well as carry on with the research to get clear details of the number of patients that are in existence. I also intend to incorporate some artists in the business. Lastly, I plan to use the capital to purchase materials that can kick-start the business idea.”
