When starting a business, finding a good idea is half the battle. The other half is funding it.
A great business idea with zero capital doesn’t mean your path to entrepreneurship is over. There are plenty of ways to start a business without money.
In most cases, all you need is an entrepreneurial mindset: patience, hard work, creativity, and the willingness to test new things.
This take us to the inspiring story of Tanya Ireri, who only had Ksh5 to start and run her business
According to Tanya Ireri, she began her business with Ksh5 as a card designer while on campus where she sold the card for Ksh500.
She then ventured into farming after buying land in Embu prompting her to relocate, Ireri also mentors the youth in the county. She is a designer and founder of Azurri Designs.
Earlier, the CS had promised to support the entrepreneur as a way of encouraging the youth to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
“He promised me Ksh10 million sponsorship,” the lady stated before going on her knees before the crowd.
“I managed to buy a piece of land in Embu County and started with chili farming before progressing to garlic farming then rabbit rearing,” she explained.
Tanya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and Marketing from the University of Nairobi where she graduated in 2010.
“Honourable Kuria, thank you for promoting me and buying the bags. The funds if delivered will take the business to a new level,” she requested.
Kuria praises Ireri
During a business expo at Embu county, Embu Governor Cecily praised Ireri for her innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
“I was impressed by that great lady, she is doing such an amazing job and she is very confident and that is one of the things we must learn as young people,” Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire stated.
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria on his part said:
“We have seen a lot of talent here, especially from Tanya. She seems to be ahead of the government in innovation, I must report this back to the President.”
“Honourable Kuria, thank you for promoting me and buying the bags. The funds if delivered will take the business to a new level,” Tanya requested.
