Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya

Most women want to be independent and start their own business. The big question is about ideas for businesses to start in Kenya with small capital. What business should a woman start, and what procedure must they follow to get started?

In this article, we will discuss businesses that women in Kenya can launch with a capital investment of as little as one thousand to one hundred thousand Kenyan shillings.

1. Mobile Salon

Starting a mobile salon service is an excellent business venture.

If you are successful in creating one, you will be able to provide convenient services to clients who prefer haircuts, styling, makeup application, manicures, and pedicures, among other beauty treatment services, in the comfort of their home or workplace.

As a young gender with entrepreneurial skills, you can never go wrong with this idea if you go all in.

Why?

Because beauty is a necessity.

With only a Ksh1000 capital, you can earn Ksh500–Ksh2000 per day running a salon business.

2. Lunch Delivery Services

This is another low-cost business that a woman living in the Uburn area of Kenya can start and profit from.

With a lunch delivery service, you can meet the demand for convenient and standard meals with a capital of at least Ksh 10,000.

If you are interested in this type of business, you should prepare homemade food and deliver it to workplaces or homes.

You can earn between Ksh 1500 and Ksh 2500 per day, depending on the number of clients you serve.

And do not forget that how you present your packaged food also matters.

3. Daycare business

Do you have a soft spot for children?

If yes, a daycare business suits you.

You will be able to provide a service that is beneficial to working parents if you own a daycare business.

To get started, you should look for a good and secure location that is also kid-friendly.

When it comes to this kind of enterprise, you might end up spending up to 20,000 Kenyan Shillings on startup fees, and you might make 2,000 Kenyan Shillings or more every single day.

Good money, right?

To avoid any problems with the government, you should check to see that it is legal.

4. Blogging Business

And if you are creative, creating and managing a blog can earn you good money.

You only need a blog and some quality content that is search engine optimized (SEO) in order to be successful with this endeavor.

The minimum amount required to launch your blog is Ksh 10,000, and you can expect to earn between Ksh 2,000 and Ksh 200,000 on a monthly basis.

It is beneficial if you are able to keep a consistent approach to the way that you produce your content.

5. Online Freelancing

Online freelancing is the ideal business for you to pursue if you possess skills in areas such as writing, programming, providing virtual assistance, marketing, and graphic design.

Simply take advantage of freelance platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or Freelancer to showcase your most impressive work.

You have the potential to earn between Ksh 1000 and Ksh 5000 in a single day if you purchase monthly data bundles for Ksh 2000.

Maintain a professional appearance for your profile and bio.

6. YouTube Channel

Creating a YouTube channel for women can also be beneficial if you can create videos that are either humorous or instructional.

Pick a topic that piques your interest and has a following, and then create videos that are interesting to watch. You can make videos with your phone when starting and buy cameras later.

It is recommended that you have a minimum capital of Ksh 10,000 (primarily for marketing purposes) and that you have an average monthly income of Ksh 100,000 or more.

This income depends on traffic and the views you get.

7. Perfume Refill business

Everybody enjoys having a pleasant aroma, right? Now, what if you used this information to start a business? With a capital of Ksh 3000, you can start a perfume refilling business.

The majority of wholesalers sell a milliliter for only eleven Kenyan shillings, which you can turn into a profit of one hundred Kenyan shillings per two milliliters.

On average, daily earnings range from one thousand to two thousand Kenyan shillings.

8. Photocopying and Printing Services

Any woman in Kenya can carry out this small business idea, which has the potential to be profitable.

To get started, just buy a printer and a photocopy machine and rent a small room. If it’s near a school, the better.

You can earn between Ksh 500 and Ksh 1000 a day. In this business, you can invest Ksh 20,000 and start getting results.

9. Ice Cream vendor

Ice cream vending businesses can be very profitable, especially during the summer.

Purchase ice cream carts and get wholesale suppliers, or better yet, learn how to make ice cream.

With a capital of Ksh 5000, you can have an average earning of about Ksh 400–Ksh 600 per day.

10. Events Planning and Management

Are you passionate about making memorable and successful events?

Then it is time to turn your hobby into a business. With a minimum investment of Ksh 100,000, you can enter this field and earn approximately Ksh 60,000 per month.

You can market widely and wisely by selecting weddings, corporate meetings, birthdays, and social gatherings.

11. Mitumba Clothes business

You are not required to purchase a bale when you begin a mitumba business. Just go hand-pick some clothes from larger retailers in Kigomba, Kibuye, or Daraja Mbili markets.

For every capital used, one should get a 50% profit. With a capital of Ksh 2000, you should go home with Ksh 1000.

12. Poultry Farming

Start a small poultry farming business with as little as Ksh 30000. For example, you can buy a day chick for Ksh 110 and sell it for at least Ksh 800 or more at maturity.

You make 100% profit after deducting feeds and veterinary products. Just invest in a good housing structure and be dedicated if you want to scale this business.

13. Grocery store

An investment in a grocery store is a safe bet, given that everyone requires food.

The potential return on investment of Ksh 20,000 is Ksh 10,000 minimum, and there is daily demand for groceries.

14. Cereal shop

Invest Ksh 30000 and begin selling cereals such as rice, beans, flour, and so on. Because there is a daily demand, you can earn up to Ksh 100,000 with good sales.

But first, before you invest, research what to sell and secure a store that is in a convenient place.

15. Fruits/Fruit Juice Store

You can open a fruit or juice shop with a capital of about Ksh 10000–Ksh 20000.

But to stay profitable, you will need to find a reliable fruit supplier to ensure you always have stock.

Also, consider a good location and hygiene, buy fruits, a juicer, or a blender, and get an average earning of up to Ksh 100,000 per month.

16. Online Business

Any idea of a shop? Set it up online.

You can sell clothes, shoes, jewelry, or just about anything online. The advantage of an online shop is that you will reach a wide audience.

With as little as Ksh 1000 as capital, you can earn as much as Ksh 10,000 daily.

And if it does not work outright and you feel like giving up, remember that business needs patience before it peaks. It needs time and dedication. Always invest in a business that interests you and maintain consistency.