Starting a small business in Kenya can be highly rewarding, especially if you choose a sector that’s growing and meets local demand.

Here is a list of businesses that you can start and that are sure to bring you profit in the long run.

1. Agribusiness

i. Vegetable farming

With an increase in urban population, growing vegetables like tomatoes, onions and spinach can be very profitable.

ii. Poultry farming

There’s an increasing demand for eggs and chicken which in turn makes poultry farming very profitable.

iii. Organic Farming

A lot of people are shifting to organic products hence organic farming will bring in a lot of profit.

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2. Technology and Digital Services

i. E-commerce

Setting up an online store for various products can tap into Kenya’s growing digital consumer base since most purchases are done online nowadays.

ii. Digital Marketing

With an increase in digital input in businesses nowadays, offering services like social media management, SEO, and online advertising to businesses can be very profitable.

iii. Software Development

Creating apps, websites or software solutions that are related to local needs, such as mobile payment systems or educational tools can bring a lot of profit to someone with such skills.

iv. IT Consulting

Most businesses are moving into the technological side of life hence offering IT solutions and support to businesses can be profitable.

3. Real Estate

i. Property Management

Managing rental properties or real estate investments can be very profitable, especially in the urban areas where most people live in rentals.

ii. Construction

Both large and small-scale construction like renovation can be very profitable since people are looking for places to stay; especially in urban areas.

4. Food and Beverage

i. Food trucks

Mobile food services can thrive well especially in busy urban areas.

ii. Food Delivery Services

Partnering with restaurants and delivering food to customers is a good business opportunity since most of the time people would prefer staying in their offices and ordering food.

iii. Catering Services

Catering services are in high demand since events are happening daily, be it a weddings, funerals or corporate events.

5. Services

i. Cleaning Services

Both residential cleaning services and commercial cleaning services are in high demand since everyone wants a clean environment.

ii. Event Planning and Management

Organizing events like weddings, conferences, and parties has a lot of profit since they happen a lot and they are very demanding.

iii. Beauty and Wellness Services

Salons, spas, and fitness centres cater to a growing market. Everyone wants to look good and they require a professional to help out in that sector. The demand comes with a lot of profit.

iv. Transportation and Logistics

People are always moving things from one place to another hence offering transportation and delivery services is a plus and offers profitable income.