In our country today, people rely on favorable economic and technology. Kenyan government has done an incredible job by ensuring that infrastructure especially roads are being well established. Without forgetting the security and the devolution and that gives Kenyan free will to conduct their businesses anywhere in the country. The following are the businesses that you can start with ksh50 000.

1. Movie Shop.
Due to technology and the creativity in the world today, new movies are produced worldly and everyone need to see the creativity. Targeting young generation who are excited when new series is out. A movie shop can bring more cash if you combine with other related equipment like headphones, earphones, hard disk and flash with only a requirement of license, overheads, and movies.
The three compliance licenses are:
Single business permit
Public Performance License
Film/Video Regulatory License
Equipment includes; a computer and internet connection, a movie duplicator, and blank DVDs with 50 rims costing Ksh500. A single Movie purchase ranges between Ksh800 – Ksh1500. Others include:
LED T.V. and Woofers.
A few pieces of furniture.
Movie posters and envelopes for packing movies.
Here is what your tentative budget might look like: Rental – Ksh4,000, Business Permit – Ksh3,000, KFCB License – Ksh3,000, External hard disk – Ksh5,000
CD Burning Software – Ksh5,000
Note: This budget is not conclusive. The overheads depend on your location. Your cost also depends on where you shop your equipment, making the budget slightly more or less Ksh50k.

2. Hardware
Kenyans today have realized the better way of investing its through building . there is a lot of construction going on today and according to the research done ,construction , hardware equipment are fast moving in our country today.

. Rent and other overheads depend on the business location, while a single business permit goes for Ksh10,000 per year. Other critical requisitions include a KRA ETR machine for tax payment purposes. Some of the fast-moving hardware items that can begin to rake in profits include:
Cement
Steel bars and rods
Plumbing materials
Door hinges
Flooring tiles
Welding rods, plumbing materials
Nails

3. Providing Laundry Services
Laundry services rank among the most profitable businesses; you can start with Ksh50k. To accomplish this, identify a suitable location along a busy street. A small single laundry drop-off room/office would do for a start. You can use that backyard as a work area.
Besides licensing and overheads such as rent, electricity, and water, you may need to source the following equipment:
• Ordinary front loading machine
• A Dryer – Ksh22,000
• Iron Box and Ironing Board
• Detergents

4. Selling Second Clothes (Mitumba)
Let be honest here, almost everybody do where second hand cloths . The business needs a small amount of money to start and first, concentrate on quality to attract customers.
Talking of quality mitumba cloths need a lot of spending. Depending on the source, one might spend 30 to 50k on a new bale or camera. A ready market for mitumba clothes and other items exists in Kenya. While you can start with the lowest capital, you have to focus on quality to attract customers and quickly make sales.
The items within that bale are either brand new or almost new with minimal usage. They sell quickly and at higher prices than if you bought a cheaper bale. As such, you have a guarantee of your return on investment

5. Printing & Photocopy Business
We all think that printing has been outdone by new technology but we are so wrong. Some document preferred when they are printed and that where a business opportunity approach. Printing & Photocopy services continue to prosper, and you can start yours with Ksh50k.
Here are the main costs to consider:
• Single business permit -Ksh2,500
• Safety license–Ksh2,500
• Kopiken License-Ksh2,500
• Standard 3 in 1 Photocopier (printer, scanner) Ksh35,000
• Laminator-Ksh4000
• Binding machine-Ksh-10,000
• Stationery-Ksh5,000
• Small office printer-Ksh1500
• A regular size copier-Ksh3500
Remember that not every equipment price is standard. Sometimes the prices are low and other times high. So start with the most expensive ones.
Bessy Kawiria. Kiambu