Unveiling 8 Lucrative Business Opportunities in Nairobi for Job Seekers

Nairobi, the bustling capital of Kenya, is not only a melting pot of cultures but also a fertile ground for budding entrepreneurs. In this vibrant city, opportunities abound for those with the vision and determination to seize them. From humble beginnings to thriving enterprises, the journey to success starts with identifying the right business venture. Let’s explore some lucrative options tailor-made for job seekers looking to carve their niche in Nairobi’s bustling economy.

Having traveled and engaged with people in a number of different locations, I can confirm to the fact that Nairobi is the best town in Kenya to conduct business in. In this town, there is a significant amount of money flowing around, which means that every business is profitable. However, some businesses are more profitable than others in their respective industries.

Even though the initial investment required to launch a business can be scary, you can be confident that you will generate profits on a monthly basis.

The majority of businesses in Kenya are lucrative; however, this is contingent upon the location of the enterprises as well as the management tactics employed by the owners.

The following are some of the enterprises that, according to our analysis, are the easiest to start in Nairobi:

1. A Day Care

Starting a day care in Nairobi won’t cost more than Ksh.100,000, but the earnings can be envious not just of those with short-term thinking but also of those who have been in business for a long time.

Within Estates such as South B and South C, Kilimani, and Rongai, there are numerous day cares that charge up to Ksh.7,000 per month for each infant. If the daycare has twenty infants, you will make a total of 140,000 Kenyan Shillings. After taking into account the additional Ksh.40,000 that will be required for expenses, you will still have Ksh.100,000.

2. A Chemist

I was one of those persons who used to loathe folks who worked in the chemist industry. Whenever I went to a Chemist, I was able to observe shelves that were nearly empty, and I couldn’t help but wonder how the proprietors managed to stay in business in such a state. When a friend of mine who runs a Chemist along Mombasa Road in Nairobi admitted to me that he generates a monthly profit of close to Ksh.500,000, I felt humiliated.

I was under the impression that he was boasting earlier than I was, so I went to see some of my other friends who operate comparable businesses in different cities. I received responses, and the lowest profit I heard was Ksh.70,000 each month. I was surprised to hear that.

According to them, the fact that the pricing of pharmaceuticals in Kenya are not regulated is one of the factors that contributes to the enormous profits that they make. The costs that chemists charge are actually determined by the status of the customer as well as their location.

3. A Car Wash

At the present time, car washing is a lucrative company in Nairobi. Over two hundred thousand Kenyans are employed by the company across the country, with thirty thousand of them being from Nairobi and the surrounding areas.

The work, despite the fact that it appears to be filthy, obviously pays well. In Nairobi, the cost of washing a little automobile is not less than Ksh.250, while the cost of washing a medium vehicle is Ksh.500, and the cost of washing a large truck can reach as high as Ksh.5,000. Men, this is a really important matter with you!

If you were to start a car wash, do you believe that you would be able to attract at least ten customers every day? Taking into consideration the number of vehicles in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Nakuru.

Two years ago, my cousin shared with me that he had a sum of Ksh.80,000, but he was uncertain about how he might utilize the money in order to initiate the process of earning revenue. I was the one who initially proposed the notion of a car wash. The following is what he shared with me: “hii bizna ikianguka utanilipa hii pesa.” A “nitakulipa double” was what I told him.

I put forth the idea of Kericho for him, and I am certain that he established the company. It’s been two years since we first met, and we’re still in love with one other.

4. A Beauty parlor

When you eventually make the decision to launch your salon, you won’t have to worry about any headaches coming your way, regardless of where you choose to make your first move. You will need personnel with experience, a small room, and equipment that costs less than one hundred thousand shillings. If you do not have adequate funds to operate a salon within a rented building, you also have the option of beginning your business from the comfort of your own home.

This is a very profitable business, and it does not require you to adhere to a lot of regulations in order to run it. On the other hand, one thing that you must keep in mind is that you need to use utmost caution. A few of our staff members have been observed to be crafty. The proprietor is left with nothing since they make sure to keep at least half of the money that they make in a single day for themselves. You should install a closed-circuit television system in the room so that you can keep track of the flow of consumers. This will allow you to better control the situation.

5. Barber shop

Many people fail to recognize the existence of the Barber store business simply because they believe that it is managed by persons who are illiterate. On the other hand, it is a firm that generates substantial profits. The majority of Kenya’s most prominent politicians run a number of Berber stores in the country’s most populous cities.

A chair, a machine that costs less than Ksh.5,000, methylated spirit, a mirror, a towel, and, of course, the ability to do business independently are all necessities for opening a Berber store. These things will all require less than twenty thousand Kenyan shillings. One thing that will demand a significant amount of money is the space in which your company will be carrying out its operations.

If you are educated, live in Nairobi, and are currently without a work, you might consider launching a Barber store rather than sitting around doing nothing at home. This could be a turning point for you.

6. Shoe Shining

A friend of mine who runs a shoe shining business in Nairobi informed me that he makes between Ksh.2,000 and Ksh.5,000 per day, and that there is never a period when business is slow.

The actions that he took included selecting an appropriate location for the business, purchasing chairs and towels, as well as a source of water and shoe polish and brushes. The downtown area of Nairobi is where he runs the firm.

If you have completed your education but are still hesitant to start a shoe polishing business, you should reconsider your current mindset. I would want to inform you that white collar jobs are even less useful than the little enterprises that you regularly encounter.

Starting a shoe shining business is simpler if you have a minimum of Ksh.15,000 in your pocket to cover the cost of a license and the necessary equipment.

Sometimes it can be difficult to possess a shoe polishing facility in the central business district of Nairobi, but what you should do is approach any of the employees of the City Council and have a pleasant conversation with them.

7. Selling Second Hand Clothes (Mitumba)

It is possible to start a Mitumba clothing business in Kenya with little difficulty, provided that you are aware of the sources from which you may purchase your products. The Eastleigh, Gikomba, and Muthurwa Markets are the primary places where the majority of Kenyan merchants get their clothing.

To your good fortune, you won’t have to empty your bank account or blow through your budget in order to launch the firm.

If you choose to engage in hawking or selling in an internet setting, you can begin with as little as Ksh.1,000.

If you have one thousand Kenyan Shillings, you can go to markets like Gikomba in Nairobi and Kongowea in Mombasa and meticulously select each individual garment by hand. Get there really early in the morning or at the time that your particular provider opens a bale if you want to get your hands on the best material.

Alternatively, you might purchase clothing made of fagia. After the majority of the greatest costumes have been selected by consumers, these are the remaining items in a bale. To create room for a fresh bale, the clothing are sold at prices that are considered to be throwaway.

It is common for the deals to take place on Saturdays because the vendors are eager to get rid of their outdated inventory and open new ones on the same day.

If you have a budget that is not too tight and you have a spare amount of Ksh.30,000 or less, you should purchase a bale. One of the benefits of purchasing used clothing is that the more items you purchase, the lower the price of those goods will be.

Women’s and children’s clothing bales are the ones that are in highest demand. Nevertheless, you are not restricted to these options. Shoes, bedsheets, toys, and even men’s clothing are all options that you can consider.

8. Selling Women Handbags/Clothes

We are so grateful that Eastleigh is located in Nairobi!

At present point in time, it is not difficult to launch this business as long as you have a Facebook page and you are linked to the internet.

Those women who are aware of the situation take advantage of the fact that the majority of women working in Nairobi offices are afraid of going to Eastleigh to buy low-quality inexpensive bags and outfits.

There is a gold mine consisting of a bag that can be purchased for Ksh.900 and then sold for Ksh.3,000.

The beautiful thing about this business is that you do not need a real place to run it; all you need is a Facebook page and an Instagram account, and you should try to get as many of your friends as possible to refer you to offices.

If I were to persuade Kenyans who are currently without jobs to give my enterprise a shot, their lives might improve. At a time when people with no talents are engaged in business that could otherwise be owned by someone like you, it is not useful to sit around doing nothing at home when you have a degree.

And lastly,

There has never been a single instance of a person who did not begin the marathon race winning the race. This is something that I usually mention. If the ideas that were presented earlier appeal to you and you want to put them into action, then you shouldn’t wait to get started; you should just go ahead and do it.

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