During an interview on Radio Jambo earlier this week, Pritty Vishy revealed that her recent cosmetic procedure cost KSh 1.5 million.
That gave us the idea about what such money could do for the ordinary mwananchi as far as investment opportunities goes.
Mpasho conducted a rough assessment of business opportunities that could be started with KSh1.5 million, including ventures such as selling mayai pasua and other small-scale businesses.
Let’s begin:
1. Mayai Pasua (Boiled Eggs Business)
- Startup capital: KSh 200,000
- Budget allocation
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- Eggs purchased: 100,000
- Cooking equipment & stalls: 50,000
- Packaging & branding: 20,000
- Transport & miscellaneous: 30,000
Notes: Eggs are sold in high-density areas like matatu stops or schools. Quick returns are possible due to low overhead
2. Mtumba Clothes (Second-hand Clothing)
- Startup capital: KSh 400,000
- Budget allocation:
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- Initial stock purchase: 300,000
- Shop/stall setup: 50,000
- Transport & logistics: 30,000
- Marketing & branding: 20,000
Notes: Popular in urban and peri-urban areas. High turnover if located near busy streets.
3. Chicken Broilers
- Startup capital: KSh 300,000
- Budget allocation:
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- Chicks purchased: 100,000
- Feeds & medications: 120,000
- Poultry house setup: 60,000
- Miscellaneous (waterers, feeders, labour): 20,000
Notes: Profit comes in 6–8 weeks per cycle. Ensure a reliable market or butcher outlets.
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4. Chapati & Mandazi Stall
- Startup capital: KSh 250,000
- Budget allocation:
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- Cooking equipment & stall: 100,000
- Ingredients & packaging: 100,000
- Transport & small marketing: 30,000
- Contingency: 20,000
Notes: High demand in morning rush hours near schools, offices, and matatu stops.
5. Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Stand
- Startup capital: KSh 350,000
- Budget allocation:
-
- Initial stock: 200,000
- Stall & storage setup: 80,000
- Transport to markets: 40,000
- Marketing & packaging: 30,000
Notes: Focus on high-traffic areas. Regular replenishment is needed for fresh produce.
Summary
| Mayai Pasua | 200,000 |
| Mtumba Clothes | 400,000 |
| Chicken Broilers | 300,000 |
| Chapati & Mandazi Stall | 250,000 |
| Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Stand | 350,000 |
|
Total
|
1,500,000 |
BY Gabriel sironka
