If you want to start a profitable business in Kenya in 2026,you have to identify one with high demand. The capital required for these businesses is Ksh10,000 only.

Here are the most profitable businesses to start with Ksh10k in Kenya in 2026:

Grocery shop

A small kibanda which you will be using to sell vegetables and fruits will be appropriate and very relevant. A capital of Ksh10,000 is enough and you will be making at least Ksh300 daily.

Mitumba business

Another profitable business is mitumba business. Nowadays most people don’t wear clothes from boutique or Turkey because they are broke. If you have Ksh10,000, you can start this business and make over Ksh15,000 monthly.

Juice blending

Juice blending business and fruit salad is very profitable especially in Nairobi. But to avoid a lot of costs, ensure that you don’t rent a room. Hawking or selling in the streets will be good for a capital of Ksh10,000.

Selling kienyeji chicken in the market

Buy Kienyeji chicken for Ksh500 each and sell at Ksh 700 to Ksh1000. With Ksh10,000,you will buy 20 of them. If each generates Ksh 200,you will make a profit of Ksh4,000 and above.

Start a food kibanda in the market

If there is a market near you,go and start cooking meals for traders.You will cook githeri,chips,tea,mandazi or chapati. Ugali and Sukuma will also be in the menu. With Ksh10,000,you can start a kibanda and grow over time.

Farming

For those who have land at home,Ksh10,000 is enough to start growing vegetables. You can grow Sukuma ,onions,oranges,cabbages and kienyeji vegetables. The profits will be good after few months.

Sell samosa, sausages, boiled eggs and smokies

This is one of the best businesses to start in Kenya at the moment. You need a capital of Ksh 10,000 and daily profit is Ksh 500 and above.

Fish business

You can also do fish business with a capital of Ksh10,000. Sell fish strictly from Lake Victoria.