Kisumu is one of the best cities to start a business in Kenya. There is enough security, cost of doing business is low and profits will be guaranteed. Kisumu has largely a population that consume
When starting any business, location, capital, profitability and security are important. Kisumu is one place where your business can grow at exponential rate because the residents here don’t discriminate when buying products.
Chemist
If you have a certificate that allows you to operate a Chemist, go ahead and start one in Kisumu. If you don’t have a certificate, you can partner with someone who is allowed to operate a chemist.
The capital required to start a Chemist starts from Ksh 500,000.
In Kisumu, people get sick a lot from sexually transmitted diseases, they also buy contraceptives in plenty. There is also malaria and hygiene related diseases.
Positioning also matters, make sure you set the business in a busy street to attract as many clients as possible.
You will be making at least Ksh 3,000 per day from your Chemist.
PlayStation
Another profitable business to launch in Kisumu is PlayStation. This venture requires a capital of Ksh 300,000 and above but the returns are good. I have a couple of friends who operate PlayStation business and the profits they make are crazy. Some make over Ksh15, 000 per day.
Selling bottled water
Kisumu is a hot city and people drink bottled water a lot. Look for at least Ksh400, 000 and set up a business for bottled water. I can assure you the business will generate over Ksh3, 000 daily.
Grocery shop
Start selling vegetables and fruits in a grocery shop. You should also incorporate fresh juice.
In Kisumu most people don’t do farming, they buy groceries from the market. The best thing about this business is that it requires little capital of as low as Ksh20, 000.
Grocery business won’t be a loss making venture, it’s one of the best businesses to start anywhere in Kenya.
MPESA and Bank agency business
MPESA and Bank agency business is familiar to most Kenyans. Though many people claim that the business is flooded, there are still many opportunities for new entrepreneurs. A capital of Ksh 100,000 to Ksh200, 000 is needed. Most of this money will be used to acquire float and pay for rent.
You should look for an area where there is security and high number of people who can transact regularly.
Cosmetics shop
Kisumu is one region with the highest number of women who love to use cosmetics. People want to look good.
Set up a business that sells cosmetics and perfumes. The cost of starting this business is Ksh 100,000 to Ksh400, 000
Car hire business
If you have some cars, start car hire business. You will be making at least Ksh 3,000 per month, In Kisumu people love to hire cars and floss with them.
Airbnb
Airbnb is another hot cake business in Kisumu. You can start the business with as little as Ksh 15,000.All you need is to rent a room, furnish it with decent seats, bed and carpet. People will be paying more than Ksh2,000 per day.
There are plenty of houses in Kisumu to be converted into Airbnb.
Hardware shop
For those who have millions they want to inject into business, hardware shop is one of the most ideal businesses to start in Kisumu. You need a capital of Ksh1 million and above to start this kind of business.
Though the business is capital intensive, returns are high.
Build rental property
Houses to rent are not enough in Kisumu. Take a loan and build bedsitters, one bedroom and two bedroom houses and see the crazy amount of money you can make from the business.
Building rental houses require millions of shillings, the minimum amount being Ksh2 million.
Fast food restaurant
If you want to set up a profitable fast food restaurant in Kisumu, do so in the CBD.You will need a capital of Ksh300, 000 and above.
Fast food restaurant will generate daily profits of Ksh 1,500 to Ksh 5,000. They will be suitable near schools, colleges, universities or in the CBD.
Coffee shop
Luos hupenda starehe,they like to visit coffee shops, they like to take their girlfriends to coffee shops. Set up a decent coffee shop in the CBD and make crazy profits.
Garage
You can also set up a garage in Kisumu especially near the CBD.You require enough space for the business. At least half an acre is enough.
Even if you didn’t pursue mechanical engineering course, you can still set up a garage and employ people to repair vehicles.
Car wash
With a capital of Ksh 150, 000, you can start a car wash in Kisumu. The business will be suitable in Kisumu CBD where there are many cars.
Wines & spirits shop
If there is no harassment from the police, wines & spirits shop is very profitable. Kwanza Kisumu watu ni walevi Sana. You need a capital of Ksh150, 000 and above to set up the business. However, licensing is the main issue, you need at least 3 licenses.
Wines and spirits shop yields at least Ksh 1,000 per day in Kisumu.
Executive barber shop and Salon
Salon is one of the businesses that does well in Kisumu. Incorporate Kinyozi and massage. Make the business look executive in order to attract rich clients.
Butchery
Capital—Ksh 80,000 to Ksh 150,000
License—Ksh 10,000 to Ksh20,000
Profit—Ksh 1,000 to Ksh 8,000 per day
Rent—Ksh 8,000 to Ksh 15,000 per month
Fish business
Start buying fish and selling them in Nairobi. For this business you need a vehicle to transport the fish. Most people in Nairobi love to eat fish from Kisumu.
You will start with a capital of Ksh 300,000 to Ksh 1 million.
Perfume refill business
Perfume refill business is not flooded in Kisumu, it’s one of the best businesses to start in Kisumu. Your capital will be Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 100,000.
Kisumu is a hot place where people sweat a lot. Perfume is heavily used in the area. Buy expensive perfume and sell it in small portions.
Night club
Another business that will thrive in the area. You need a capital of Ksh 1 million and above to start the business.In a day you will be making more than Ksh 5,000.
Boda boda spare part business
There are thousands of boda boda in Kisumu. You can start boda boda business and spare part business. If you don’t have money, get them on loan from boda boda loan companies like Mogo.
Boda boda spare part business will generate a profit of Ksh 2,000 to Ksh10,000 per day.
You should also look for someone who can repair the boda boda within your premise such that when a customer purchases a spare part, it is repaid there and then.
Milk ATM business
Majority of people in Kisumu don’t keep livestock, they buy milk for home use. Start your own Milk ATM business and see how successful it will be. You require capital of Ksh100,000 to Ksh 150,000.
But if you want to be successful, usiongeze maji kwa maziwa. When people realize that your milk is genuine, you will win customers from the entire region.
Selling seats and sofa seats
You should also consider selling seats, sofa seats, chairs and tables. In Kisumu, the business is not flooded. But you need a capital of more than Ksh 2 million for starting the business.
Electronics shop
Smartphones, woofers and Televisions are on high demand in Kisumu. You will not go wrong for running this business. Make sure you sell genuine products so as to get trust from your clients. The capital required is Ksh 1 million to Ksh 3 million.
The only way to succeed in this business is to sell genuine products and be reliable. Don’t sell stolen smartphones.
Smartphone repair business
Smartphone repair business require some knowledge and skills on how to fix issues with smartphones. You can learn the skills from your friends.
Fresh Juice blending business
Being a hot region, people drink a lot of juice. Fresh juice blending business will work perfectly in Kisumu. You will need a capital of Ksh 50,000 to Ksh 100,000.
