Best Side Hustles to try in Kenya in 2023

Kuwa na side hustle ina mean unaweza earn that little bit of extra money to put towards any financial goals that you may have for the year- kama paying off debts ama using that money to make a big investment like a home.

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Check out this list of side hustles we've put together for some inspiration on what you can start!

𝟏. PS Gaming Den: DVD’s and cyber cafe's siku hizi sio the best businesses although sio mbaya– gaming and Play Station ndio kusema! You will need a bit of capital to kick-off (kama space ya ku rent out, a big screen, a gaming console of your choice na screens, some good chairs, fast internet connection) - but it’s a fun new business idea for the year. Meet Francis, ako na game den near Kenyatta University, listen to his expirence:Biz ya play station ni poa? Cheki details hapa

𝟐. Airbnb photographer: With Covid restrictions wasee wengi in places like Nairobi, Naivasha, Nanyuki, Nakuru na pia sides za Coast wana host places zao on Airbnb; na wana need good photos of their houses ku attract more customers. Get skilled in photography of homes and interiors at good angles then ji advertise as an airbnb photographer. Bonus points na more clients utapata kama wewe ni stylist mkali na unaweza make interiors zikae fiti.Biz ya kuwa travel agent iko aje? Read more hapa.

𝟑. Freelance hairstylist: Kuanza salon you need to invest lakini hii– just get your own kit na uaze works. Freelancing inakupatia flexibility and it is relatively low cost ukiangalia investment that is needed. Pia haina risk mob, haulipi small small bills na pia rent, alafu una keep most of the profit. Pata inspiration and practical tips fromNairobi Braider. Hii one of MESH team's preferred choices for best side hustles to try in Kenya in 2023!

𝟒. Tour guide in your hood: Wasee waNAI NAMIwana host foreign tourists on walks kucheki the ‘real Nairobi’. Kama unajua your way around town! Unajua lugha ya mtaa fiti na unapenda ku tell stories za hood yako, hii ni idea unaweza try. You can also list this as a service on Airbnb, to get more customers.

𝟓. Virtual assistant: Covid imefanya ikue possible and very convenient for more people ku work remotely na more companies outside of Kenya are looking to hire people to help them with their administrative functions. Upwork is a platform where you can find clients –check out jobs on their site as well as the profiles of other virtual assistants to see what it takes. LinkedIn pia ni place poa sana ya ku build profile yako na ku connect na foreign clients pia. So, make sure una check in mara kwa mara. Si rahisi sana, lakini ni possible over time: Unafaa kupata first client, ufanye job fiti, upate testimonials, ndio uweze ku grow base yako from there up.Cheki 12 Legit Ways to Make Money Online in Kenya.

𝟔. DJ and MC gigs: Sherehe zimerudi kabisa and this means more business opportunities for you! Churches, weddings, corporate gigs: wasee wanadai ku get together more ku celebrate. Hapo sasa ndio unaigia, ku make celebrations na parties zao even better and happier with great music selection, party lazima ibambe. Learn what it takes and what life of a DJ is like kwa hiiarticle

𝟕. Mitumba Reseller: Ni ya kamera, cheki kamera! Kama unaelewa hii lugha na unajua label na mali sali, in terms of clothes and shoes za mitumba, Changamka this year, unaweza kafunga very seriously na biz ya mtush. Take advantage coz wasee wengi hawana time ya kufika soko kutafuta looku na cladi. Pick a niche, alafu resell vitu zako online in an easy to set up marketplace kama Instagram. Ideas na vitu poa, ni kama kuuza: shoes, designer handbags, yoga gear. Cheki experience ya Joan as aMitumba Shoe Reseller.

𝟖. Micro influencer: Kama uko kwa social media, unaweza kua influencer very fast. Unaweza tumia social network yako ku promote products na u make extra cash. All you need to start ni ID yako na social media channels ziko na following kiasi.Tips za ku-build Personal Brand yako. On platforms likeWowzi,iFluence and Twiva unaweza earn money with just a few hundred followers.

𝟗. Macrame designer: Umeiva story za crafts, design na unapenda interior design trends? Macrame ni simple knotting technique , na iko on high demand with locals and expats. With just a little bit of practice, na free tutorials available online, on places likepinterest,unaweza build product line of yako chap chap. Then showcase works zako on Instagram ku attract new customers!

What are the best new side hustles you want to try in 2023? Comment below and let us know!

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