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There is no doubt that Kisumu is one of the towns in Kenya where business thrives well.

Anyone intending to start an enterprise there only needs to understand the taste and preference of the people in the lakeside town to make a fortune.

The best business in this case is one that requires less capital to start to generate more returns.

With a population of more than a half a million, Kisumu town has many business opportunities.

To invest in the town therefore, consider these opportunities;

Shoe business

You can buy shoes at cheap prices from areas such as Eastleigh in Nairobi and sell them at a huge profit in Kisumu. As long as you sell high quality products, this business will rarely disappoint since people from this part of Kenya love classy products.

Motorcycle spare parts

The increasing number of bodaboda riders in this region has made selling of spare parts among the most profitable businesses to venture into. Kisumu town is always eclipsed in a buzz of activity and the congestion and traffic jam along the town's main streets compels residents ride on bodabodas. The commercial motorcycle business has grown and any enterprise that relates to it will reward.

Restaurant and guest house

If you want to become the next millionaire in Kisumu, then it's high time you think about establishing a restaurant or guest house business. This business does well because of the increasing number of travelers to this region. Kisumu is Kenya's third largest city and definitely attracts visitors both locally and internationally. The county's tourism industry is also vibrant.

Salon and barber shop

Luo people love looking neat as well as trendy. Starting a salon and kinyozi business in this place is among the best investments you can make in your life.