For many Kenyans, the harsh reality of the pandemic hit them, with many losing their source of bread. The country's economy became hit, forcing companies to look for alternative solutions to save money.
According to the Government, at least 740,000 people lost their livelihoods during that period.
However, few have had to attest to the blessing the pandemic was in disguise during the cessation of movement.
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"In 2020, Kenya's economy was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in significant slowed down economic activities.
"The restriction in movements and social distancing led to disruption in labor supply, leading to reduced demand for goods and services," Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani stated in a past interview.
With a looming future, Nairobileo.co.ke looks at the lucrative side hustles that Kenyans can sieve of and mint from, as some do not require a physical store to operate.
Culinary Business
There has been an increase in the number of street food joints across Nairobi with one classical joint at Westlands. They sell foodstuffs such as Smokies, 'smocha' and much more.
However unknown to many is that the business owners rack good amount each day from that Ksh20 you give. Something that some individuals have gotten creative by selling foodstuffs themselves cook with expertise.
Prominent Actor Abel Mutua recognized that one of his friends during the pandemic took the opportunity by requesting to estate WhatsApp group that he was not a member. At the end of three months he was racking close to Ksh1million.
It is a business whose demand will never cease as individuals will be hungry for snacks and with bachelor's living at their own homes buying meals each day.
Mitumba Business
Stories have been told of how individuals have made a living that has sustained themselves in this sector. Nairobileo.co.ke reached out to one entreprenuer names Francis Kariuki.
According to Kariuki, if one is looking to start a business as a wholesaler they have to be prepared to part with around Ksh17,000. One thing he states is that the bale's are divided into three categories such as camera.
It is a common phenomenon to hear the term camera, to indicate clothes of quality whose comparison to boutique or Supermarket clothes are minimal. He advises individuals to be careful during purchasing phase but shares that one can earn double the buying price or more.
Known Comedian Kioko during engagement at Ntv Wicked Edition insinuated that at his mayhem days, he would purchase clothes in Gikomba. Once the seller sold to him a sh1,000 shoes he would resell at around Ksh6,000 to Ksh8,000.
Content Creation
The social internet world has blown in proportion across the world. The power has been handed to the individuals across the 7Billion people seeing rise to influencers.
TikTok App has seen growth to become the third largest social app after Facebook and Instagram in video sharing. Unkown to many, people are minting millions from these apps.
Youtuber Muingain Eva was quoted saying that she earns millions from her content creation. Once you establish what you love to do ensure you maintain consistency in it, these are the common words they would encourage people looking up to them such as Comedian Njugush.
However, these are some of the ways individuals can start a side hustle or earn from but the world has become a global village opening access to more opportunities.
