6 Sure Businesses You Can Start With KSh 50,000 and Make Profit in Kenya

Introduction

Saving KSh 50,000 as a house help is already a big achievement. The next step is to invest it in a business that can generate consistent income. With careful planning, the right location, and discipline, you can start a business in a town, city estate, or village and earn good profit.

Here are 6 sure business ideas you can start with KSh 50,000 in Kenya.

6 Sure Businesses You Can Start With KSh 50,000 and Make Profit in Kenya

1. Laundry Business

Laundry services are in high demand, especially in towns, estates, and near hostels. Many people don’t have time to wash clothes, which makes this business profitable.

Startup Costs:

• Second-hand washing machine: KSh 18,000 – 22,000

• Buckets, soap, hangers, basins: KSh 5,000

• Rent for a small room: KSh 3,000 – 5,000

• Electricity & water deposit: KSh 3,000

• Branding & marketing: KSh 2,000

Estimated Total: KSh 35,000 – 40,000

Profit Potential:
Charging KSh 150–300 per load, serving 10 loads daily can earn KSh 1,500–3,000/day, translating to KSh 20,000–30,000/month after expenses.

Best Locations: Towns, estates, and rental apartments.

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2. Grocery & Vegetable Kiosk

Selling vegetables, fruits, and basic groceries is a business that will never run out of customers.

Startup Costs:

• Initial stock: KSh 20,000

• Wooden kiosk or simple stall: KSh 8,000 – 10,000

• Rent (roadside or estate): KSh 2,000 – 4,000

• Weighing scale & containers: KSh 3,000

• Licenses & hygiene items: KSh 3,000

Estimated Total: KSh 35,000 – 40,000

Profit Potential:
Daily profits of KSh 800–1,500, leading to KSh 20,000+ monthly.

Best Locations: Villages, towns, or busy estates.

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3. Mobile Mitumba (Second-Hand Clothes) Business

Mitumba is popular because it is affordable and always in demand. You can start small and scale over time.

Startup Costs:

• Half-bale of clothes: KSh 25,000 – 30,000

• Display materials: KSh 5,000

• Rent or open-air market space: KSh 2,000 – 3,000

• Transport & marketing: KSh 3,000

Estimated Total: KSh 35,000 – 40,000

Profit Potential:
A bale bought at KSh 30,000 can generate KSh 60,000+. Monthly profit can be KSh 25,000–40,000.

Best Locations: Town markets, estates, and villages during market days.

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4. Chapati & Mandazi Business

Food is always in demand, and chapati/mandazi are daily staples.

Startup Costs:

• Cooking equipment & utensils: KSh 12,000

• Flour, sugar, oil, and ingredients: KSh 10,000

• Small space rent or roadside spot: KSh 2,000 – 3,000

• Gas stove & cylinder: KSh 5,000

• Licenses & hygiene items: KSh 3,000

Estimated Total: KSh 32,000 – 35,000

Profit Potential:
Selling 200 chapatis at KSh 20 each earns KSh 4,000/day. After expenses, daily profit can be KSh 1,200–1,800, or KSh 30,000+ per month.

Best Locations: Villages, towns, bus stages, and estates.

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5. Hair Salon or Braiding Business

If you already know basic hair braiding, this is a low-capital, high-profit business.

Startup Costs:

• Small salon rent: KSh 3,000 – 6,000

• Salon chair & mirror: KSh 8,000

• Hair products & braiding materials: KSh 15,000

• Branding & licenses: KSh 3,000

Estimated Total: KSh 30,000 – 35,000

Profit Potential:
Charging KSh 500–2,000 per client, even 3–5 clients daily can generate KSh 25,000–40,000 monthly profit.

Best Locations: Towns, estates, and shopping centers.

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6. Poultry Farming (Broilers or Improved Kienyeji)

Poultry is ideal for villages and peri-urban areas with available space.

Startup Costs:

• 100 chicks: KSh 12,000 – 15,000

• Feed & supplements: KSh 15,000

• Simple chicken house & bedding: KSh 5,000

• Vaccination & care: KSh 3,000

Estimated Total: KSh 35,000 – 40,000

Profit Potential:
After 6–8 weeks, broilers can earn KSh 700–1,000 each, giving KSh 20,000–30,000 per cycle.

Best Locations: Villages and outskirts of towns.

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Final Tips for House Helps Starting a Business

1. Start small and reinvest profits.

2. Choose affordable premises to save on rent.

3. Pick a business you can manage independently.

4. Be disciplined with money and track expenses.

5. Treat your business like a full-time job.

With focus, KSh 50,000 can transform your life, turning you from a house help to a successful business owner.

Also Read: 8 Small Businesses  One Can Start After One Year of Working — Even on a 10,000 Salary

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About the Author

House Girls Village & Bureau
Domestic Staff Placement Experts in Kenya

This article was written by the team at House Girls Village & Bureau, a domestic staff placement bureau based in Kenya. With hands-on experience in recruiting, training, and placing house helps for Kenyan households, we work closely with both employers and domestic workers to ensure fair, safe, and professional placements. Our daily work involves screening candidates, advising families, resolving placement issues, and promoting ethical domestic employment practices.