How Reginald Swamba Is Growing His Solar Panels Business in Kakamega
Reginald Swamba sells solar panels in Kakamega, Kisumu Road, near Rubis Petrol Station, opposite Somken.
He sells solar panels, with the goal of helping people in his community access reliable power, especially during electricity shortages.
According to him, this hustle has become part of his daily life and continues to grow one step at a time.
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Kitu ilim inspire the most, anasema, is seeing how unreliable electricity can be in many places.
Ana believe solar panels help people avoid losses, keep their lights on, and save money in the long run.
Knowing that his products make life easier for others remains his daily motivation.
Akianza, he did not have much. He began with a capital of KSh 45,000, which was the least amount he needed to buy his first batch of panels.
Aliget capital yake through personal savings and small contributions he had set aside over time. It was not easy, but he believed in the idea and kept pushing.
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His first customers walikua from within Kakamega. Most were people passing by, neighbours, or individuals who had heard about his business through word of mouth.
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Wengine walicheki panels displayed outside his shop and decided to try them. Once they saw that the prices were friendly and the products worked well, they returned and also told their friends.
Is Selling Solar Panels Is a Good Business?
Selling solar panels can be a very good business as demand keeps rising due to high electricity costs, frequent power outages, and the push for clean energy.
The key is good supplier pricing, proper installation skills, and educating customers, because trust and after-sales support matter a lot in this space.
To keep customers coming back, Swamba ensures his prices stay affordable and offers honest advice on the best solar options for their needs.
He also focuses on good customer service, explaining how the panels work, how to maintain them, and helping with small issues even after the sale.
He says this builds trust and keeps customers loyal.
He adds that he loves the hustle because it is profitable and helpful to the community.
Every time someone buys a solar panel and later returns to say it is working well, he feels good about what he does. To him, it shows that his hustle has real value.
Challenges Facing Solar Businesses in Kenya
Like many small businesses, pia yeye hu-face challenges. The biggest one, he notes, is competition from nearby shops selling similar products. Because of this, he works harder to stand out, offer better service, and keep customers satisfied.
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Reading tips from other MESHers and seeing how other business people survive tough days has encouraged him to keep moving.
He also gets better knowledge on how to grow, how to handle customers, and how to plan his money.
His advice to any MESHer wanting to start a business is: Keep investing little by little. Growth takes time, but every step counts.
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