Are you thinking of starting a small business venture? Well, then you should know that finding a good place for your small business is very crucial. A good place for a small business venture should have qualities like good infrastructure, low cost of living, a great future and well trained and easily available workforce.

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According to the data presented by the World Bank Group, some big towns in Kenya are not good for small businesses as they have high costs of living that discourage young entrepreneurs.

Here are the top 5 towns you can start and run successfully a small business:

MalabaMalaba is a town in Busia County in the western part of Kenya. This is a great place to set a small business due to the fact that most of the cargo in transit to and from Mombasa port to neighboring countries are handled here. Very soon, the SGR will be extended to Malaba, which will open this small town for many investors. Doing business at this border town will attract customers not only from Kenya but also from the neighboring countries.

NarokDo you know where Narok town is? Well, if you don’t know, Narok is a town neighboring the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. The town attracts thousands of tourists every time. More so, it is very easy to obtain a business license in this town. Selling tourists artifact and clothes is one of the most striving business in this town.

ThikaThika town has is known for heavy industrialization. The place is convenient for upcoming entrepreneurs because it has cheaper rent prices, good roads and a lot of strategic places for business. More so, the place has good infrastructures which have attracted heavy investors.

GarissaThe security issues in Garissa should never hold you back from doing business in this town. Due to lack of most business ventures in this town, setting up your business at Garissa will attract thousands of customers as some businesses have no competitors in this town.

EldoretEldorest is one of the fast growing towns in Kenya. With presence of Eldoret International Airport, the town offers many business opportunities for small business owners. Given that the place is still growing, setting up small business can be profitable.