Businesses You Can Start In Kenya After the Covid19 Pandemic Economic Negative Effects

The coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic has taught us that even jobs that appear to be secure can fail. Many people working in large organizations and in high-profile positions have been laid off. The so-called white collar jobs that many people have traditionally sought and competed for have failed to provide the financial freedom hoped for. It demonstrates that many people, despite holding high-level positions, do not have the financial security that one would expect.

Jobs that many despise and regard as belonging to the ‘uneducated class’, on the other hand, became so important that even top executives driving ‘machines’ turned to them. Who would have guessed that high-end vehicles would be converted into grocery kiosks in Nairobi estates and along major highways such as Kiambu Road?

The most important lesson we’ve all learned is that you should never dismiss anyone’s job. You never know when your luck will change and you’ll find yourself in the same situation. One of my favorite social media memes is “right now, pilots are at home, and boda boda riders are at work full time.” What a cruel irony. This teaches us that a paradigm shift in our approach to jobs is required.

Even if you have a well-paying job, you should always try to have a secondary source of income. To that end, if you lost your job or business due to the covid19 pandemic, there are several businesses you can start in Kenya that can help you have a consistent alternative source of income.

Here are some businesses you can start in Kenya after the covid19 pandemic economic negative effects.

Water vending station

Water is an absolute necessity, and not just any water, but clean, safe water to drink. However, there is a problem with this valuable commodity in many parts of Nairobi. Although the municipal council’s water is treated, it becomes contaminated along the way due to an aging supply system. Many Nairobi households are looking for alternatives, which is where the water vending business comes in.

What you’ll need to get started:

1. Water vending ATM- this allows you to dispense water in various amounts based on the amount desired by the client.
2. Water purification machines, such as reverse osmosis systems- A reverse osmosis system will assist you in purifying water to KEBS acceptable levels. You can avoid this if you buy water from a vendor who specializes in purified water supply.
3. Storage tanks- storage tanks allow you to always have ready-to-sell water as well as raw water to purify.
4. Bottle rinsing jet- this is where you rinse the bottles before filling them to ensure no contamination.

• Filling bench- this is the bench where the water bottles are filled, where they are temporarily stored before dispatch or storage, and where they are sealed.

Where to buy water vending equipment

Saset are experts in manufacturing all types of water vending equipment at very low prices. They design and install water stations for their customers. If you want to start a business like this, contact them for more information.

NB: Saset Ltd helps their customers to affordably start a water vending business on a low budget without the need to have purification machines- click to see how in this post.

Salad oil ATM/cooking oil ATM business

If you have lost your job as a result of the covid19 pandemic, you can start a salad oil ATM business. This is a low-cost and simple business to start. You can start a business with less than Kes 100,000.

What you need to start a cooking oil ATM business

Salad oil ATM–

Obviously, this is the most important piece of equipment.

There are several advantages to selling salad oil through an ATM rather than using bottles and jugs.

1. You can sell for as little as Ksh 10 or for any amount.
2. You can employ someone with confidence who will not steal from you because the ATM has a digital control system that records sales and cannot be manipulated because it is password protected.

• No spillage- unlike a manual process, the ATM has a very convenient tap that does not spill.

1. vi. It has a larger capacity than the 20-litre jerrycan, which means you can pour as many as the storage tank can hold when purchasing in bulk. As a result, because you can lock the storage compartment, your employee will be unable to steal and sell some.
2. Hygiene- Using a cooking oil ATM is more hygienic than using jugs, which can be exposed to dirt and other substances that can contaminate the oil.

You’ll also need salad oil, which you can get from wholesalers and/or distributors. You will also require a business location.

Saset is the market leader in the production of high-quality cooking oil ATMs. If you require one, please contact us.

Milk ATM business

Milk is a commodity that almost every household consumes. In Nairobi, most milk ATMs run out of milk before they can meet demand. This means you can’t go wrong with this venture.

What you need for this business

The main piece of equipment you will require is a milk vending ATM. It will assist you in storing and selling milk to customers of any size.

The following are the benefits of a milk ATM:

Prevents milk spoilage- a milk ATM has a cold system that keeps the milk very cold (4 degrees Celsius). This keeps the milk fresh for as long as possible.

You can sell from as little as Kes 10- selling at low prices or in different amounts allows you to reach out to all clients. This is why those who have milk ATMs can sell more than those who sell more expensive packed milk.

It is recommended by the Kenya Dairy Board- The Kenya Dairy Board requires that you have a milk ATM if you sell unpacked milk. We make KDB-approved milk ATMs at Saset, so please contact us if you require one.

You can hire someone to run the business without fear of being taken advantage of– a milk ATM comes with a digital control unit for setting the price and dispensing milk based on the amount required by the client. It also keeps an accurate sales record that cannot be tampered with because it is password protected. This allows you to perform an accurate sales reconciliation and determine whether your employee has cheated you.

If you need a good milk ATM that is approved by Kenya Dairy Board we recommend you get in touch with Saset Ltd.

Don’t forget that you also need a reliable supplier of quality milk and a business premises.

Final word

If you lost your job or business due to the covid19 pandemic, you can start one of the three businesses listed above in Kenya. We have recommended these businesses because we know they work, and based on our interactions with our clients, we are confident you can succeed if you manage them properly and choose the right location.

A location is very important in any business, as it must be very strategic in terms of accessibility and human traffic. It must also be in an area with little or no competition. You will not succeed if you start your business in an already crowded location with similar businesses. You must also provide quality services and improve your customer service skills.

Obtain the necessary business permits and keep your business premises clean at all times. Nobody will come to a filthy store to buy milk, water, or even salad oil.

If you do your homework and plan carefully, you will be successful in any of the above businesses because there is a ready market for the products involved.