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100 Profitable Business Ideas in Kenya [Book]

100 Profitable Business Ideas Book

About This Book

This book is a collection of 100+ ideas meant for beginners and growth-oriented individuals alike. Whether you’re an 8-to-5 adherent looking to start a side hustle, a go-getter thinking of taking the plunge, or an established entrepreneur searching for fresh ideas to expand your empire, this 70,000-word (300-page) masterpiece is the guiding light you need to hit the ground running.

Each idea here is picked after great consideration of our country’s uniqueness and then authored masterfully covering all the tiny details you need to know. Real-world examples, tables, and diagrams are included as necessary ensuring a thorough understanding and maximising your likelihood of success with any chosen idea.

Above all, the book comes with complementary support to help you transition from idea to execution & beyond at your own pace.

The Chapters

The book covers 14 different industries – each being a standalone chapter. Here’s a breakdown of each one of them.

Events

Estimated to be worth billions, the Kenyan events and entertainment industry is awash with opportunities. Over 5 percent of our ideas come from this sector.

Beauty

In the Kenyan economic landscape, one sector stands out with dazzling promise—the beauty industry. Over 7 percent of the ideas come from this industry.

Agric Supplies

Different from the typical agribusiness industry in that it involves the supply of goods and services to farmers. We’ve got a handful of ideas from this sub-niche.

Agri-Business

Agriculture is the backbone of our economy. It takes the lion’s share of the ideas in this book. If you’re into ‘kilimo biashara’, you won’t get enough of this book.


Printing

The printing industry is an underrated sub-sector but one that holds great promise in this era. From 3D printing to print-on-demand services, our book cuts deep into this industry revealing some mouth-watering opportunities in what’s considered an ever-green niche.

Healthcare

The healthcare industry hardly ever has any low seasons. And with the country’s population growing rapidly, the future here is bright. With consistent demand throughout the year, this is an industry that holds great potential whether you are a medic or not.

Home Appliances

Household appliances remain a key part of modern-day homes. And even though this industry is dominated by a few multinationals, as it turns out, there are some rare gems in this space as well. 8 percent of the ideas in this book come from this sub-sector.

Children

With a birth rate that is significantly above the global average, the kids’ space in Kenya remains a highly promising venture for entrepreneurs to explore. From toddlers to school-going kids, the market potential here is exciting to say the least.


Art & Craft

Do you enjoy creating things with your own hands? Whether it is bead-making, carpentry, embroidery etc, this section is specifically designed for those who enjoy imagining and creating wonderful pieces of art for general consumption.

Construction

In 2023, the construction sector in Kenya was valued at northwards of Ksh900 billion. As the industry advances toward the trillion value, you stand a chance to create ventures that add to the overall value of the built environment.

Technology

Starting with the new buzzword in town i.e. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and extending all the way to customer experience and the digitization of key organizations, we explore dozens of opportunities in this diverse niche.

Consumer Space

This is the sub-sector under which we discussed opportunities that fall in the household consumer space. From carpets to beddings, utensils, and cleaning solutions, we expose some high-quality ventures in an evergreen market space.


Art & Craft

Always thought that the manufacturing sector is a VIP – reserved for a select few? Think again! Our shines a spotlight on this industry exposing some seriously exciting opportunities.

Auto Industry

The automotive industry is a giant often underestimated by some. This book helps you embark on a thrilling ride through the highway of opportunities that is the Kenyan automotive sector.

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The Author

James Keru Author "100 Profitable Business Ideas in Kenya" Book.

Frequently Asked Questions

How different is this ideas book to other cheaper ones available out there?

Most “books” and blogs available out there only discuss the same old ideas and in a shallow manner. They discuss basic ideas like starting a smokie business, starting a kibanda etc etc. You surely don’t want to spend your money only to end up reading the same old, regurgitated ideas. Our book gives you different ideas and goes to the granular level discussing every idea in a way that you can easily understand. Each idea is covered in approximately 3 pages ensuring that all the key details are adequately covered.

Do you provide mentorship?

Behind the Biz Sasa brand is a team of entrepreneurs who have pretty much seen it all. Once you get a copy of the book we’ll be there to hold your hand at every step of the way ensuring you move from the idea stage to the action stage with ease.

Is there an eBook copy available?

Unfortunately, this book is not available in soft copy. You can order a physical copy and we’ll ship it to your doorstep in the shortest time possible.