Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya, after Nairobi. It is well populated, making it suitable for a number of businesses. Unlike Nairobi, other businesses especially those that need little capital, are not fully exploited.
Some of the most an unexploited business opportunities in Mombasa, which are doing quite well in other places like Nairobi city are:
Shoe shine business
This business is doing great in other places like Nairobi. The business does not require much capital, little experience needed. One can start one even from an open space. They are very few in Mombasa town, regardless of dusty roads that make individuals to go for this service.
Body Weight and BMI Calculation business
Most Kenyans nowadays are much concerned of their health. Some are using any available means to reduce their weight and maintain a required Body Mass Index, commonly known as BMI. This health concern makes people to regularly check on their BMI, this tells how such a business can do well.
Popcorn business
People enjoy eating popcorn so much, especially students. Mombasa City is full of institutions to provide a ready market for this kind of business. Talk of Kenyatta University, MKU and JKUAT, all are along Nkrumah road, making the site suitable place for this kind of business.
Airtel Money
Airtel Money services are very few in Mombasa town, as compared to other mobile money transfer services like Mpesa. Quite a good number of people moved to Airtel network provider after the last year August elections, which makes this business a boom if you come up with one.
Pork butchery
Mombasa is known to be an Islamic region, but the place is full of those who are non-Muslims and who can enjoy this meat. If one can get a suitable place, not close to a mosque, the business cannot fail.