7 Low-Cost Small Business Ideas In Ruiru, Kenya(Budget Ksh.3000)

According to the 2019 national statistics, Ruiru is the 4th largest urban center in the Kenyan economy. Moreover, its accessibility to the Thika Superhighway and Tatu City makes it lucrative and fertile for small businesses.

In a study by The 360 blog, over 89% of the business population across the globe, represents small and medium-sized businesses.

Ruiru is not any different.

As a smart entrepreneur, you can take advantage of this economic advantage to kick-start and fuel a low-cost business idea in Ruiru to fruition.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

1. Mitumba Business.

Mitumba is known to be one of the most profitable businesses in Kenya.

Why?

Well, the mitumba business requires very low initial capital to start. Additionally, it has few entry barriers and it does not need any educational requirements.

What makes Ruiru ideal for Mitumba's business is the presence of higher learning institutions like Zetech University and Kenyatta University.

The streets of Ruiru town are strategically fit for this business as well especially in the evenings when the working population is at its peak.

The other place to generate customers is online.

How?

Post on social media consistently to generate traffic that will most likely buy from you.

2. Groceries Business.

Famously known as the “Mama Mboga” business, the groceries business entails selling vegetables and fruits across the streets making a small daily profit that equates to something tangible at the end of the week or month.

This type of business is easy to start as the initial capital can range from Ksh 200-ksh. to 1000 or more. 

Ruiru is likely to make this business a success due to the readily available low and middle-class population working and living there.

3. Car Wash Business.

With constant accessibility to water and a strategic location in Ruiru, the car wash business can be a gold mine to tap into.

Most people in Ruiru own cars not to mention the booming matatu industry that is always in demand for car washing services.

To start you need a capital of between Ksh.2000-6000, commitment, and the zeal to make it work.

4. Baby Sitting Business.

With the current economic surge across the world, Ruiru is no exception.

This is bad news as both parents have to go to work and fend for the family.

Where does this leave kids below 4 years?

That's where you come in!

Start a babysitting business and handle the children with care and passion.

Before you know it you will be booming!

5. Barber Shop in Ruiru.

When talking about low-cost business ideas, the barber business must be part of the conversation.

Why?

The male population must have haircuts and trims at least twice to thrice a month.

What makes this business ideal is the low capital needed to get started.

6. Salon Business.

Closely related to the barber shop business, is the salon business.

Did you know there are women in Ruiru who plait their hair weekly?

The downside to this business is that you must have good plaiting skills to make a catch.

The good news is that it takes only 3 to 6 months to acquire these skills.

So, what are you waiting for?

7. Hotel Business.

Most people in Ruiru are mostly far from their homes during the day. 

Additionally, there are numerous construction sites in Ruiru with workers in need of a hotel nearby to save time.

We both know that most men and students hate cooking. They prefer eating from a hotel.

This gives you a green light to start a hotel in Ruiru.

Final Thoughts

These are just a few business ideas to kick-start you in the right direction.

Did I leave out your favorite business idea?

Let me know in the comment section.

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